Lemon Garlic Chicken Stir Fry (Printable Version)

Tender chicken, crisp veggies, and noodles combined in a zesty lemon-garlic sauce for a vibrant meal.

# 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 Make It:

01 - Combine chicken slices with 2 tbsp soy sauce, cornstarch, and sesame oil in a bowl. Toss well and let marinate for 10 minutes.
02 - Cook noodles according to package directions. Drain thoroughly, rinse with cold water, and set aside.
03 - Whisk together soy sauce, lemon juice, honey, oyster sauce, garlic, ginger, lemon zest, and water in a small bowl until well combined.
04 - Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken and stir fry until just cooked through, about 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside.
05 - Add remaining 1 tbsp oil to the pan. Stir fry bell pepper, snap peas, and carrots for 2 to 3 minutes until crisp-tender.
06 - Return chicken to the pan, add noodles, and pour in the prepared sauce. Toss over high heat until everything is well combined and heated through, approximately 2 minutes.
07 - Stir in spring onions and serve immediately. Garnish with chopped cilantro or parsley, lemon wedges, and toasted sesame seeds as desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Quick and easy dinner ready in 35 minutes
  • Combines protein and vegetables in one flavorful 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
  • Ensure vegetables remain crisp by stir frying over high heat for a short time
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