Lemon Garlic Chicken Stir Fry (Printer View)

Tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and noodles combined in a zesty lemon-garlic sauce for a vibrant meal.

# Components:

→ Protein

01 - 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced

→ Marinade

02 - 2 tbsp soy sauce
03 - 1 tbsp cornstarch
04 - 1 tsp sesame oil

→ Noodles

05 - 9 oz egg noodles or rice noodles

→ Vegetables

06 - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
07 - 1 cup snap peas, trimmed
08 - 2 medium carrots, julienned
09 - 2 spring onions, sliced

→ Sauce

10 - 3 tbsp soy sauce
11 - 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
12 - 1 tbsp honey
13 - 1 tbsp oyster sauce
14 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
15 - 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
16 - 1 tsp lemon zest
17 - 2 tbsp water

→ For Cooking

18 - 2 tbsp vegetable oil

→ Garnish (optional)

19 - Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
20 - Lemon wedges
21 - Toasted sesame seeds

# Method steps:

01 - Combine chicken slices with 2 tablespoons soy sauce, cornstarch, and sesame oil in a bowl. Toss thoroughly and let marinate for 10 minutes.
02 - Prepare noodles according to package directions. Drain, rinse under cold water, and set aside.
03 - Whisk together soy sauce, lemon juice, honey, oyster sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, lemon zest, and water in a small bowl until blended.
04 - Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large wok or nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken and stir fry until cooked through, approximately 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from pan and keep warm.
05 - Add remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil to the pan. Stir fry bell pepper, snap peas, and carrots for 2 to 3 minutes until tender-crisp.
06 - Return chicken to the pan, incorporate noodles, and pour sauce over. Toss vigorously over high heat until evenly coated and heated through, about 2 minutes.
07 - Stir in sliced spring onions, then remove from heat.
08 - Plate immediately, garnishing with fresh cilantro or parsley, lemon wedges, and toasted sesame seeds if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Quick and easy to prepare
  • Full of fresh flavors and textures
02 -
  • Substitute chicken with tofu to make this dish vegetarian
  • Use gluten-free tamari and rice noodles for gluten-free version
03 -
  • Marinate chicken for at least 10 minutes for maximum flavor
  • Use fresh lemon juice instead of bottled for best taste
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