Lemon Chicken Stir-fry Recipe Is the Real Deal for Dinner (20 Minutes) by Donna John

Stir fry recipes are great for busy weeknight meals. This lemon chicken stir-fry recipe is super easy to make and just plain good. Who doesn't love lemon and chicken? So simple. And this easy chicken dinner on the table in about 20 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights.

The recipe is made with onion, green onion, garlic, boneless chicken breast, soy sauce, sesame oil, lemon zest and lemon juice. Simple ingredients. The onion and green onion are cooked in a skillet or wok until soft before adding the garlic. The bite-sized chicken pieces are added in next and cooked through. Stir in the soy sauce and sesame oil and season with salt and pepper. The last step is adding the lemon zest and lemon juice. Garnish with chopped green onions and the winner dinner is ready to be served.

Serve this lemony stir-fried chicken recipe over rice. Pack the leftovers up for lunch the next day.

Cuisine: Asian
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 onion, chopped 
• 2 green onions, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces (I used thighs)
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce 
• 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 2 - 3 tablespoons lemon juice (start with 2 and add more, if needed)
• chopped green onions, for garnish

Recipe Notes

• I used low-sodium soy sauce in this recipe.

• Squeeze fresh lemon juice for this recipe. Fresh is always best.

• For some spice, add some ground cayenne or crushed red pepper flakes.

• Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.

Here's how to make it:

1. Heat the oil in a skillet. Add the onion and green onion and cook until soft, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook 30 seconds.
   
2. Add the chicken to the pan and cook until browned and almost cooked through, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add the soy sauce and sesame oil. Season with salt and pepper. Cook until chicken is done, about 2 more minutes.
   
3. Remove from the heat and add the lemon zest and lemon juice. Garnish with the chopped green onions.
   
   

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