Lemon Garlic Chicken Stir (Printable)
Tender chicken, crisp veggies, and noodles tossed in a bright lemon-garlic sauce for dinner.
# 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
# How-to Steps:
01 - Combine thinly sliced chicken with 2 tablespoons soy sauce, cornstarch, and sesame oil in a bowl. Toss well and let marinate for 10 minutes.
02 - Prepare noodles according to package instructions. Drain, rinse with cold water, 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.
04 - Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Stir fry marinated chicken until just cooked through, about 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside.
05 - Add remaining 1 tablespoon 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 pan along with cooked noodles. Pour in the sauce and toss to coat over high heat for about 2 minutes until heated through and evenly mixed.
07 - Stir in sliced spring onions. Serve immediately garnished with chopped cilantro or parsley, lemon wedges, and toasted sesame seeds if desired.
# Expert Pointers:
01 -
- This dish feels like a secret handshake among friends with its vibrant blend of lemon and garlic that hits just right
- Once you taste the tender chicken mingling with crisp vegetables and noodles, it quickly becomes a favorite to revisit
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- Marinating the chicken for even 10 minutes transforms the texture and locks in flavor, don't skip this step
- Adding the sauce only after the chicken and veggies are cooked keeps everything from getting soggy and dull
03 -
- Use room temperature chicken for even cooking and quicker stir fry action
- High heat and fast stirring keep vegetables crisp and chicken tender—the secret to that perfect stir fry texture