Ingredients

  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch dissolved in 1/4 cup cold water
  • 3/4 pound asparagus, trimmed, peeled and cut in 1 1/2-inch pieces, about 2 cups
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh dill
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper

Method

  • In an 8-cup glass measure, stir together chicken broth and dissolved cornstarch.
  • Add asparagus and stir to coat with liquid.
  • Cover tightly with microwave plastic wrap and cook at 100 percent for 4 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and uncover.
  • Stir in remaining ingredients.
  • Reserve until chicken breasts, prepared separately, are cooked, then stir in cooking juices.
  • If necessary, reheat, uncovered, at 100 percent for 2 minutes.
  • Serve immediately.