⏱ 30 min total

Chicken and Asparagus Lemon Stir-fry

Name: Chicken and Asparagus Lemon Stir-fry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 5 oz Chicken breast; ¼ dash Salt; ¼ lb Asparagus; ⅛ cup Chicken broth; ½ tbsp Tamari soy sauce; ½ tsp Cornstarch; ½ tbsp Water; ¼ tbsp Canola oil; 1 cloves, minced Garlic; ¼ tbsp Ginger root; ¾ tbsp Lemon juice; ¼ dash Black pepper

Per 1 serving · 322 g · 12 ingredients

Calories

245

12%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
36g
59% of calories
Carbs
8.3g
14% of calories
Fat
7.4g
27% of calories

Portion

✓ Protein-dense

At a glance

One serving of Chicken and Asparagus Lemon Stir-fry (322 g) has 245 calories, with 36 g of protein, 8.3 g of carbohydrates and 7.4 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from protein (59% of calories). It is high in protein (72% DV), Vitamin K (42% DV) and thiamine (24% DV). Keep an eye on sodium and cholesterol, which provide 29% and 34% of the daily value.

Per 100 g

76cal

low energy density

Protein per 100 cal

15g

Net carbs

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

2.6g

2.7 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Protein72%
Vitamin K42%
Thiamine24%
Riboflavin (B2)32%
Niacin95%
Vitamin B6102%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Vitamin C13%
Vitamin E18%
Folate (B9)19%
Vitamin B1213%
Potassium17%
Magnesium15%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Sodium29%
Cholesterol34%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 15 minCook 15 min

1
Lightly season the chopped chicken with salt. Trim the woody ends off asparagus and cut into 1-inch pieces
2
In one small bowl, combine the chicken broth and soy sauce. In a separate bowl, whisk the cornstarch with the water until smooth.
3
Heat a large nonstick skillet or wok over medium-high. Add one-third of the oil and stir-fry the asparagus until tender-crisp, 3 to 4 minutes.
4
Add the minced garlic and ginger, and cook until fragrant and lightly golden, about 1 minute. Transfer to a plate.
5
Increase heat to high. Add half of the remaining oil and half the chicken; cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through to 165°F, about 4 to 6 minutes. Transfer to the plate and repeat with the remaining oil and chicken.
6
Pour in the soy-broth mixture; bring to a boil and cook 1 to 1½ minutes. Stir in the lemon juice, then the cornstarch slurry; simmer, stirring, until thickened.
7
Return the chicken and asparagus to the wok, toss to coat, season with pepper to taste, and serve.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (322 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	53 μg	6%
Vitamin C	12 mg	13%
Vitamin D	0 μg	0%
Vitamin E	3 mg	18%
Vitamin K	50 μg	42%
Thiamine	0.3 mg	24%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.4 mg	32%
Niacin	15 mg	95%
Vitamin B6	1 mg	102%
Folate (B9)	77 μg	19%
Vitamin B12	0.3 μg	13%
Pantothenic acid	3 mg	50%
Choline	141 mg	26%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	45 mg	4%
Iron	3 mg	41%
Potassium	777 mg	17%
Magnesium	62 mg	15%
Phosphorus	384 mg	55%
Zinc	2 mg	15%
Copper	0.3 mg	32%
Manganese	0.3 mg	14%
Selenium	35 μg	64%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	2 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0.4 g	—
Alpha carotene	10 μg	—
Arginine	2 g	—
Aspartic acid	4 g	—
Beta carotene	509 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0.4 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fluoride	0 μg	—
Fructose	1 g	—
Galactose	0 g	—
Glucose	1 g	—
Glutamic acid	5 g	—
Glycine	2 g	—
Histidine	1 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0 g	—
Isoleucine	2 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	3 g	—
Lycopene	0 μg	—
Lysine	3 g	—
Maltose	0 g	—
Methionine	1 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	3 g	—
Phenylalanine	1 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	2 g	—
Proline	1 g	—
Retinol	10 μg	—
Serine	1 g	—
Starch	0 g	—
Sucrose	0.3 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	2 g	—
Total omega 3	0.4 g	—
Total omega 6	1 g	—
Tryptophan	0.5 g	—
Tyrosine	1 g	—
Valine	2 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0 μg	—

Burning 245 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

46min
Walking (3.5 mph)
29min
Cycling (moderate)
20min
Running (6 mph)
34min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Chicken and Asparagus Lemon Stir-fry?

One serving of Chicken and Asparagus Lemon Stir-fry (1 serving) has 245 calories, which works out to 76 calories per 100 g. That is about 12% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Chicken and Asparagus Lemon Stir-fry high in protein?

Yes. It has 36 g of protein per serving, and 59% of its calories come from protein (15 g of protein per 100 calories).

Is Chicken and Asparagus Lemon Stir-fry keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 6 g of net carbs and 14% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Chicken and Asparagus Lemon Stir-fry?

678 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Chicken and Asparagus Lemon Stir-fry?

2.7 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving (322 g)

Calories245

% Daily Value*

Total fat 7.4g	9%
Saturated fat 1.1g	5%
Trans fat 0g
Cholesterol 104mg	34%
Sodium 678mg	29%
Total carbohydrate 8.3g	3%
Dietary fiber 2.6g	9%
Total sugars 2.7g
Protein 36g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

How we calculate this

% Daily Values use FDA reference amounts for a 2,000-calorie diet. The calorie split uses 4 kcal/g for protein and carbs and 9 kcal/g for fat. Claims such as “low sodium” follow FDA thresholds for the serving shown.

Our methodology

Updated October 13, 2026 · Not medical advice

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