Lemon-Garlic Chicken Stir Fry (Print Version)

Tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and noodles united by a lively lemon-garlic sauce for a quick flavorful dish.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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

# How to Make It:

01 - Combine chicken slices with 2 tbsp soy sauce, cornstarch, and sesame oil in a bowl. Toss to coat evenly and let marinate for 10 minutes.
02 - Prepare noodles according to package instructions. 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 combined.
04 - Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken and stir fry for 4 to 5 minutes until just cooked through. Remove from pan and set aside.
05 - Add remaining 1 tbsp 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 along with noodles. Pour sauce over ingredients and toss vigorously over high heat for about 2 minutes until everything is heated through and well coated.
07 - Stir in sliced spring onions just before serving.
08 - Serve immediately, garnished with chopped cilantro or parsley, lemon wedges, and toasted sesame seeds if desired.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Tender chicken combined with crisp vegetables creates a delightful texture
  • Zesty lemon-garlic sauce adds fresh vibrant flavor
02 -
  • Use gluten-free tamari and rice noodles for a gluten-free dish
  • Oyster sauce may contain shellfish so double check if allergic
03 -
  • Marinate chicken for at least 10 minutes to enhance flavor
  • Stir fry vegetables quickly over high heat to maintain crispness
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