Lemon Garlic Chicken Stir Fry (Printable Page)

Tender chicken and crisp vegetables tossed in a tangy lemon-garlic sauce with noodles for a vibrant main 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

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Combine chicken slices with soy sauce, cornstarch, and sesame oil in a bowl. Toss well and let marinate for 10 minutes.
02 - Cook noodles according to package instructions, then drain, rinse with cold water, and set aside.
03 - Whisk together soy sauce, lemon juice, honey, oyster sauce, garlic, ginger, lemon zest, and water in a small bowl.
04 - Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken and stir-fry until just cooked through, about 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside.
05 - Add remaining 1 tbsp 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, add noodles and pour in the sauce. Toss over high heat until evenly coated and heated through, about 2 minutes.
07 - Stir in sliced spring onions and remove from heat.
08 - Plate immediately and garnish with chopped cilantro or parsley, lemon wedges, and toasted sesame seeds as desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Quick and easy to make
  • Bright lemon-garlic flavors that enhance the dish
02 -
  • Use gluten-free tamari and rice noodles for a gluten-free dish
  • Oyster sauce may contain shellfish; check labels if allergic
03 -
  • Use high heat when stir-frying to keep vegetables crisp
  • Prepare all ingredients before cooking as stir fry cooks quickly
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