Lemon Chicken with Asparagus

If you are in the course of eating healthier diets with low carbs this is one dish you should add to your list. Not only is it very healthy, its absolutely tasty!

Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter

1/4 sweet onion, chopped

1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed

1 teaspoon chopped roasted garlic

2 teaspoons Hoi Sin sauce

2  whole boneless and skinless chicken breast, cut into 1/2 inch slices
Pinch of Salt

Black pepper

Ground Peppercorns

Dried parsley

2 tablespoons of soy sauce

4 cloves garlic, chopped finely

1 teaspoon lemon zest
A handful of bread flour

Directions

Season the chicken pieces with the salt,black pepper, lemon zest,soy sauce and dried parsley, set aside to marinate for 20 minutes or more. In a large non-stick frying pan heat the olive oil over medium high heat, coat chicken breast in bread flour seasoned with salt and peppercorns.

 Cook the chicken until golden brown, for about 5 minutes.

At the same time in another frying pan, melt butter  over medium heat. Saute onions and garlic until tender. Stir in asparagus and garlic; saute for 3 to 5 minutes, or until slightly cooked and heated through.The asparagus should be crunchy and not overcooked.

Serve with Hoi Sin sauce.