Lemon Garlic Chicken Stir Fry (Printable)

Tender chicken, fresh veggies, and noodles combined with a zesty lemon-garlic sauce for vibrant flavors.

# 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

19 - Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
20 - Lemon wedges
21 - Toasted sesame seeds

# Directions:

01 - Combine thinly sliced chicken, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, cornstarch, and sesame oil in a bowl. Toss to coat thoroughly and let marinate for 10 minutes.
02 - Cook 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 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Stir fry marinated chicken until cooked through, approximately 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from pan 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 crisp-tender.
06 - Return chicken to the pan. Add noodles and pour in the prepared sauce. Toss continuously over high heat until evenly coated and heated through, about 2 minutes.
07 - Stir in sliced spring onions just before serving.
08 - Plate immediately. Garnish with chopped cilantro or parsley, lemon wedges, and toasted sesame seeds if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Quick and easy to prepare
  • Zesty lemon-garlic flavor brightens the dish
02 -
  • Substitute chicken with tofu for a vegetarian version using vegetarian oyster sauce
  • Use gluten-free tamari and rice noodles for a gluten-free dish
03 -
  • For extra heat add sliced fresh chili or a dash of chili flakes to the sauce
  • Marinate chicken well to ensure tenderness
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