Lemon Chicken with Asparagus Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1/4 cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch + 2 teaspoons water
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- For serving:
- sesame seeds
- steamed rice
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 802g | |
| Calories 871 | |
| Calories from Fat 215 | 25% |
| Total Fat 24.2g | 30% |
| Saturated Fat 3.19g | 13% |
| Trans Fat 0.19g | |
| Cholesterol 257mg | 86% |
| Sodium 2101mg | 88% |
| Potassium 1503mg | 43% |
| Total Carbs 54.42g | 15% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.4g | 8% |
| Sugars 41.36g | 28% |
| Protein 107.02g | 171% |
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