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 red bell pepper (about 1/2 lb.); 1/4 pound edible pea pods; 2 cups precooked dried white rice; 1 pound boned, skinned chicken breasts; 3 cups fat-skimmed chicken broth; 1 tablespoon minced fresh serrano or jalapeno chilies; 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1/4 cup chopped green onions (including tops)

Servings: persons

1 red bell pepper (about 1/2 lb.)
1/4 pound edible pea pods
2 cups precooked dried white rice
1 pound boned, skinned chicken breasts
3 cups fat-skimmed chicken broth
1 tablespoon minced fresh serrano or jalapeno chilies
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 cup chopped green onions (including tops)

1
Rinse, stem, and seed bell pepper, then cut into 1/4-inch-wide strips.
2
Remove and discard stem ends and strings from pea pods. Rinse pods and cut in half crosswise.
3
Put rice in a wide 3- to 4-quart bowl.
4
Rinse chicken breasts and cut into 1-inch chunks.
5
In a 10- to 12-inch nonstick frying pan over high heat, bring 2 cups broth to a boil. Pour over rice, cover, and let stand until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender to bite, about 7 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
6
Meanwhile, return pan to heat. Add chicken and stir until surface is no longer pink, 1 to 2 minutes. Add bell pepper, pea pods, chilies, and lemon peel. Stir just until chicken is no longer pink in center of thickest part (cut to test), about 5 minutes.
7
Blend cornstarch and remaining broth until smooth. Stir into pan and continue stirring until mixture boils, about 1 minute. Add lemon juice.
8
Pour chicken over rice. Sprinkle with green onions.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 red bell pepper (about 1/2 lb.), 1/4 pound edible pea pods, 2 cups precooked dried white rice, 1 pound boned, skinned chicken breasts, 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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