Light Lemon Chicken Recipe

Name: Light Lemon Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 4 cups cooked white rice (cooked as directed on package); 2 lemons; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 1 teaspoon sugar; ½ cup chicken broth; 2 tablespoons dry sherry; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon oil; 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 1/4-inch strips; ½ teaspoon salt; ⅛ teaspoon pepper; 6 -8 green onions, cut diagonally into 1 1/2-inch pieces; 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch strips; 1 (4 1/2 ounce) jar sliced mushrooms, drained

Servings: persons

4 cups cooked white rice (cooked as directed on package)
2 lemons
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon sugar
½ cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons dry sherry
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon oil
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 1/4-inch strips
½ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon pepper
6 -8 green onions, cut diagonally into 1 1/2-inch pieces
1 red bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch strips
1 (4 1/2 ounce) jar sliced mushrooms, drained

1
While rice is cooking, cut 1/8-inch-thick strips of lemon peel from half of 1 lemon.
2
Set aside.
3
Slice other half and reserve for garnish.
4
Squeeze juice from second lemon.
5
In small bowl, combine cornstarch and sugar.
6
Add 2 tablespoons lemon juice, broth, sherry and soy sauce; blend well.
7
Set aside.
8
Heat oil in large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until hot.
9
Add chicken; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
10
Cook and stir 3 to 4 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink.
11
Remove from skillet; cover to keep warm.
12
Add onions, bell pepper and mushrooms to skillet.
13
Cook and stir 1 minute.
14
Add lemon juice mixture to vegetables; cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes or until thickened.
15
Return chicken to skillet; add lemon strips.
16
Cook and stir 1 minute.
17
Serve with rice.
18
Garnish with lemon slices.

No nutrition data on file — estimate from the ingredient list.

No additional tips available.

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

How did you like this recipe?

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups cooked white rice (cooked as directed on package), 2 lemons, 2 teaspoons cornstarch, 1 teaspoon sugar, and more.

Yes, Light Lemon Chicken 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.

Light Lemon Chicken

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions