Zesty Lemon Garlic Chicken Stir Fry
Experience the vibrant flavors of zesty lemon paired with aromatic garlic in this quick and easy chicken stir fry. Tender chicken pieces are sautéed to perfection with colorful vegetables, all lightly coated in a tangy lemon sauce. Serve it over fluffy rice or noodles for a satisfying meal that bursts with freshness and flavor, perfect for any weeknight dinner.
ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 carrot, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Cooked rice or noodles, for serving
- Fresh parsley or green onions, for garnish
steps
- 1.
In a large skillet or wok, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
- 2.
Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 3.
Add chicken pieces, seasoning them with salt and pepper, and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- 4.
Toss in the sliced red bell pepper, broccoli florets, and carrot; stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
- 5.
In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, lemon juice, lemon zest, and honey.
- 6.
Pour the sauce over the chicken and vegetables, stirring to combine and heat through for another 2 minutes.
- 7.
Serve the stir fry over cooked rice or noodles, and garnish with fresh parsley or green onions.
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