Lemon Garlic Chicken Stir Fry (Printable)

Tender chicken and crisp veggies in a zesty lemon-garlic sauce with noodles and fresh herbs.

# 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

# Directions:

01 - In a bowl, combine thinly sliced chicken with 2 tablespoons soy sauce, cornstarch, and sesame oil. Toss thoroughly and allow to marinate for 10 minutes.
02 - Cook noodles according to package directions. Drain, rinse under cold water to stop cooking, and set aside.
03 - Whisk together soy sauce, fresh lemon juice, honey, oyster sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, lemon zest, and water in a small bowl until fully combined.
04 - Heat 1 tablespoon 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 and set aside.
05 - Add remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil to the pan. Stir-fry red bell pepper, snap peas, and julienned carrots for 2 to 3 minutes until tender-crisp.
06 - Return the cooked chicken to the pan, add the prepared noodles, and pour in the sauce. Toss everything together over high heat for about 2 minutes until heated through and well coated.
07 - Stir in sliced spring onions just before serving.
08 - Plate immediately and garnish with chopped cilantro or parsley, lemon wedges, and toasted sesame seeds if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Tender chicken and crisp vegetables in one dish
  • Zesty lemon-garlic sauce for bright flavors
02 -
  • Use gluten-free tamari and rice noodles for a gluten-free dish
  • Oyster sauce may contain shellfish so check labels if allergic
03 -
  • Add sliced fresh chili or chili flakes for extra heat
  • Marinate chicken for at least 10 minutes for best flavor
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