Lemon Chicken Recipe | Easy Lemon Chicken | Chicken Stir Fry | BakeStirFry.com

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: coconut aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while coconut aminos are lower in sodium.

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is plant-based; chicken thighs are often less expensive.

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Arrowroot is gluten-free, while flour is more affordable.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier; canola oil is cheaper.

Slice chicken breast into thin strips.

Marinate chicken in lemon juice, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger for 15-30 minutes.

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Add marinated chicken and stir-fry until cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.

In the same skillet, add bell peppers, broccoli, and carrots; stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp.

Return chicken to the skillet and mix well with vegetables.

In a small bowl, combine cornstarch with a bit of water to create a slurry.

Add the cornstarch slurry to the skillet and stir until sauce thickens, about 2 minutes.

Drizzle with sesame oil and season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Garnish with sliced green onions before serving.

Serve hot over rice or noodles.

Cooking Techniques

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