Lemon Chicken Stir-Fry with Green Beans Recipe

Name: Lemon Chicken Stir-Fry with Green Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup chicken stock; 2 tablespoons soy sauce, plus more for seasoning; 3 tablespoons of lemon juice; Pinch of crushed red pepper; Fresh ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 3/4-inch pieces; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 bell peppers, chopped into 1-inch pieces; 1 1/2 cup chopped green beans; Steamed rice, for serving; 4 lemon wedges, for serving

Servings: persons

1 cup chicken stock
2 tablespoons soy sauce, plus more for seasoning
3 tablespoons of lemon juice
Pinch of crushed red pepper
Fresh ground black pepper
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 bell peppers, chopped into 1-inch pieces
1 1/2 cup chopped green beans
Steamed rice, for serving
4 lemon wedges, for serving

1
In a small bowl, whisk together the chicken stock, soy sauce, lemon juice, crushed red pepper, black pepper and cornstarch.
2
Set aside.
3
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil.
4
Add the chicken and stir-fry over moderately high heat until no longer pink and cooked through, about 5 to 7 minutes.
5
Transfer to a plate.
6
Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil in the skillet.
7
Add the onion and stir-fry for 3 minutes, then add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
8
Add the bell peppers and green beans and stir-fry until crisp-tender, about 3 to 5 minutes.
9
Stir the chicken stock mixture into the vegetables and cook until thickened, about 1 to 2 minutes.
10
Stir in the chicken and cook until heated through, about 1 to 2 more minutes.
11
Season with additional soy sauce if desired.
12
Serve with rice and lemon wedges.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup chicken stock, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, plus more for seasoning, 3 tablespoons of lemon juice, Pinch of crushed red pepper, and more.

Yes, Lemon Chicken Stir-Fry with Green Beans 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.

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Lemon Chicken Stir-Fry with Green Beans

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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