Lemony Chicken Stir-Fry Recipe

Name: Lemony Chicken Stir-Fry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 onion, finely chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 3/4 inch pieces (you can use thighs); 1 tablespoon soy sauce, plus more for seasoning; 1/4 teaspoon toasted sesame oil; salt and pepper; 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest, plus; 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 scallion, thinly sliced; steamed rice, for serving

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 onion, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 3/4 inch pieces (you can use thighs)
1 tablespoon soy sauce, plus more for seasoning
1/4 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
salt and pepper
1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest, plus
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 scallion, thinly sliced
steamed rice, for serving

1
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil.
2
Add the onion and cook over moderate heat, stirring until softened, 4 minutes.
3
Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
4
Add the chicken and cook over moderately high heat, stirring occasionally, until browned all over, 3 minutes.
5
Stir in the soy sauce and sesame oil, season with salt and pepper and stir=fry until the chicken is cooked through, 3 minutes longer.
6
Remove from the heat and stir in the lemon zest and lemon juice.
7
Season with salt, pepper and soy sauce.
8
Transfer the chicken to a platter, top with the slice scallion and serve with rice.

566

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1/2 onion, finely chopped, 3 garlic cloves, minced, 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 3/4 inch pieces (you can use thighs), and more.

Yes, Lemony 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.

Lemony Chicken Stir-Fry

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