Skillet Lemon Chicken with Asparagus

By The Canadian Living Test Kitchen

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Skillet Lemon Chicken with Asparagus

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Nutritional Info

Per serving: about -
cal 202
pro 29 g
total fat 6 g
sat. fat 1 g
carb 9 g
fibre 2 g
chol 66 mg
sodium 367 mg
% RDI: -
calcium 3
iron 9
vit A 5
vit C 27
folate 56
  • Portion size: 4
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Ingredients

  • 1 bunch 1bunchasparagus spearasparagus spears, (about 1 lb/500 g)
  • 1 lb 1lbboneless skinless chicken breastboneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/4 tsp 1/4tspsalt
  • 1/4 tsp 1/4tsppepper
  • 1 tbsp 1tbspvegetable oil
  • 1 1oniononions, chopped
  • 2 2clove garliccloves of garlic, minced
  • 1/4 tsp 1/4tspdried thyme
  • 1 cup 1cupsodium-reduced chicken stock
  • 2 tbsp 2tbsplemon juice
  • 1 tbsp 1tbspcornstarch
  • 1 tsp 1tspgrated lemon rind

Preparation

Cut asparagus on diagonal into 1-inch (2.5 cm) lengths; set aside.

Cut chicken into 1-1/2 inch (4 cm) cubes; sprinkle with salt and pepper.

In large skillet, heat half of the oil over medium-high heat; brown chicken, about 6 minutes. Transfer to plate.

Add remaining oil to pan; fry onion, garlic and thyme, stirring occasionally, until onions are softened, about 3 minutes.

Return chicken and any accumulated juices to pan. Add asparagus and chicken stock; cover and simmer until asparagus is tender-crisp, about 2 minutes.

Meanwhile, whisk together lemon juice, cornstarch and lemon rind; add to pan and cook, stirring, until thickened, about 1 minute.

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Additional information :

Tip: To make this dish for two, divide all ingredients in half but follow cooking directions as specified.

Source : Canadian Living Magazine: April 2006

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