Description
A quick and delicious Lemon Chicken Stir-Fry recipe that combines tender chicken with fresh vegetables and a zesty lemon sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound), sliced into thin strips
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 bell pepper, sliced (any color)
- 1/2 cup snap peas
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Cooked rice or noodles for serving
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the flour, salt, and black pepper. Dredge the chicken strips in the flour mixture until well coated.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the broccoli, bell pepper, and snap peas. Stir-fry for about 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, lemon juice, honey, and cornstarch mixture. Pour this sauce over the vegetables in the skillet.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and stir everything together. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and everything is heated through.
- Drizzle with sesame oil before serving. Serve over cooked rice or noodles.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes or sriracha to the sauce.
- You can also substitute the chicken with tofu for a vegetarian option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg