Lemon Chicken Stir-Fry Recipe

Name: Lemon Chicken Stir-Fry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lemon, juice and zest of; 2 tablespoons chicken stock; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1/2 tablespoon brown sugar; 1/2 tablespoon honey; 1 teaspoon chili (chopped); 1 lb chicken (cut into bite sized pieces); 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 2 teaspoons ginger (minced); 1 garlic clove (minced); 3 green onions (chopped); fresh cilantro (chopped); 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (toasted)

Servings: persons

1 lemon, juice and zest of
2 tablespoons chicken stock
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/2 tablespoon brown sugar
1/2 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon chili (chopped)
1 lb chicken (cut into bite sized pieces)
1 teaspoon sesame oil
2 teaspoons ginger (minced)
1 garlic clove (minced)
3 green onions (chopped)
fresh cilantro (chopped)
1 tablespoon sesame seeds (toasted)

1
Mix the lemon zest, juice, chicken stock, soy sauce, sugar, honey, and chili in a bowl. Do a taste test here to balance out the tartness, saltiness, sweetness and heat.
2
Place the chicken into mixture and marinate for 10-20 minutes.
3
Heat the oil in a pan.
4
Add the ginger and garlic and saute until fragrant, about a minute.
5
Add the chicken reserving the marinade.
6
Saute the chicken until cooked, about 3-5 minutes.
7
Add the reserved marinade and simmer until the sauce has reduced and thickened, about 7-10 minutes.
8
Add the green onion, cilantro and sesame seeds and remove from the heat.
9
Serve on rice or noodles.

325

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lemon, juice and zest of, 2 tablespoons chicken stock, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1/2 tablespoon brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Lemon Chicken Stir-Fry falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Lemon Chicken Stir-Fry

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