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Yesica Andrews

Air Fryer Chicken Breast Asparagus Lemon Easy Weeknight Dinner

Enjoy a healthy and quick spring meal with this air fryer chicken breast asparagus lemon recipe. Perfect for an easy dinner or family dinner, this dish combines fresh lemon, garlic, and ginger for a flavorful weeknight meal. It's one of the best air fryer chicken recipes that's both nutritious and delicious.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 268
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 pounds skinless chicken breast cut into 1-inch cubes
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • 1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium shoyu or soy sauce Coconut aminos for GF W30
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch arrowroot powder or tapioca starch for whole30
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 tbsp canola or grapeseed oil divided
  • 1 bunch asparagus ends trimmed cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 6 cloves garlic chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • fresh black pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Season the chicken lightly with kosher salt.
  2. Mix together the chicken broth and soy sauce in a small bowl.
  3. In another small bowl, dissolve the cornstarch in water and stir.
  4. Heat a large non-stick wok over medium-high heat and add 1 teaspoon of oil once hot.
  5. Sauté the asparagus until tender but still crisp, about 3 to 4 minutes.
  6. Add the garlic and ginger to the wok and cook until aromatic and lightly browned, about 1 minute, then set aside.
  7. Turn the heat to high and add 1 teaspoon more oil, then cook half the chicken pieces until golden brown and cooked through, roughly 4 minutes per side.
  8. Remove the cooked chicken and repeat the frying process with the remaining oil and chicken pieces.
  9. Pour the soy sauce mixture into the pan, bring it to a boil and let it simmer for about 1 and a half minutes.
  10. Add the lemon juice and cornstarch mixture, stirring continuously until the sauce thickens.
  11. Return the chicken and asparagus to the wok, toss everything together well, then remove from heat.
  12. Serve immediately and enjoy your healthy, flavorful meal.
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Notes

  • For a gluten-free option, substitute coconut aminos for soy sauce. Arrowroot powder can replace cornstarch for Whole30 compliance. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 3 days. Reheat gently to maintain tenderness.