Lemon Garlic Chicken Stir Fry

A vibrant stir fry featuring tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and noodles tossed in a zesty lemon-garlic sauce. Perfect for a quick, flavorful dinner.

I first served this to my family on a busy weeknight and everyone loved how fresh and delicious it tasted with minimal effort.

Ingredients

• Protein: 500 g (1 lb) boneless skinless chicken breast thinly sliced
• Marinade: 2 tbsp soy sauce 1 tbsp cornstarch 1 tsp sesame oil
• Noodles: 250 g (9 oz) egg noodles or rice noodles
• Vegetables: 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced 1 cup snap peas trimmed 2 medium carrots julienned 2 spring onions sliced
• Sauce: 3 tbsp soy sauce 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice 1 tbsp honey 1 tbsp oyster sauce 3 cloves garlic minced 1 tbsp fresh ginger grated 1 tsp lemon zest 2 tbsp water
• For Cooking: 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• Garnish (optional): Fresh cilantro or parsley chopped Lemon wedges Toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

Step 1:

In a bowl combine chicken slices with 2 tbsp soy sauce cornstarch and sesame oil. Toss well and marinate for 10 minutes.

Step 2:

Cook noodles according to package instructions. Drain rinse with cold water and set aside.

Step 3:

In a small bowl whisk together all sauce ingredients soy sauce lemon juice honey oyster sauce garlic ginger lemon zest and water.

Step 4:

Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken and stir fry until just cooked through 45 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.

Step 5:

Add remaining 1 tbsp oil to the pan. Stir fry bell pepper snap peas and carrots for 23 minutes until just tender but crisp.

Step 6:

Return chicken to the pan add the noodles and pour in the sauce. Toss everything together over high heat until well combined and heated through about 2 minutes.

Step 7:

Stir in spring onions.

Step 8:

Serve immediately garnished with cilantro lemon wedges and sesame seeds if desired.

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Sharing this meal has become a favorite family moment with everyone gathering around to enjoy the vibrant flavors together.

Required Tools

Large wok or nonstick skillet Saucepan (for noodles) Mixing bowls Tongs or spatula Knife and cutting board

Allergen Information

Contains soy (soy sauce oyster sauce) gluten (egg noodles soy sauce unless using gluten-free versions) and eggs (egg noodles). Oyster sauce may contain shellfish. Always double-check ingredient labels if you have allergies.

Nutritional Information

Calories 410 Total Fat 10 g Carbohydrates 46 g Protein 32 g per serving

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This lemon-garlic chicken stir fry is sure to become a weeknight favorite thanks to its quick prep and bright flavors.

Questions About This Recipe

→ What noodles work best in this dish?

Egg noodles or rice noodles both work well, offering slightly different textures; choose based on preference and dietary needs.

→ Can the chicken be substituted?

Yes, tofu is a great alternative for a vegetarian option, especially when using vegetarian oyster sauce replacements.

→ How can I add extra heat?

Incorporate fresh chili slices or a pinch of chili flakes into the sauce to increase spiciness.

→ Is this dish gluten-free?

To make it gluten-free, use tamari instead of soy sauce and opt for gluten-free rice noodles.

→ What garnishes enhance the flavor?

Fresh cilantro or parsley, lemon wedges, and toasted sesame seeds add brightness and texture at the end.