4.9 from 48 votes
Lemon Chicken Stir Fry
This Healthy and Easy Lemon Chicken Stir Fry takes less than 30 minutes to make and tastes just as good as takeout - or better! Make this easy chicken stir fry next time you need a quick and healthy dinner!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 382 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Chinese
Ingredients
For The Stir Fry Sauce Sauce:
- ¼ cup low sodium soy sauce
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest one small lemon
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice 1-2 lemons
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger root
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1 teaspoon Chili garlic sauce
For The Chicken Stir Fry:
- 1 ½ pounds chicken breast Cut into 1 inch pieces
- ⅓ cup corn starch
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 10 ounces green beans trimmed and cut in half
- 1-2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Whisk together all ingredients for the sauce, set aside.
- Toss the chicken with the cornstarch, salt and pepper, until chicken is fully coated. Set aside.
- Heat a sauté pan over medium high heat. Add one tablespoon of oil. Cook the green beans, stirring often, until starting to blister, 3-4 minutes. Remove from pan and reserve on a plate.
- Add the second tablespoon of oil to the pan. Add the chicken, but do not overcrowd the pan. Cook in two batches if necessary. Cook chicken 3-4 minutes per side, until cooked through.
- Add the green beans back to the pan with the chicken. Pour in the sauce. Stir, scraping up and browned bits on the bottom of the pan. Cook for 2-3 minutes, until chicken and green beans are fully coated and sauce has thickened. Garnish with sesame seeds and serve over rice if desired.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1Serving
Calories
382kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
36g
(12%)
Protein
39g
(78%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
109mg
(36%)
Sodium
1378mg
(57%)
Potassium
842mg
(24%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
21g
(42%)
Vitamin A
540IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
16.6mg
(18%)
Calcium
48mg
(5%)
Iron
1.9mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 382
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1Serving | |
| Calories | 382kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 39g | 78% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 109mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 1378mg | 57% |
| Potassium | 842mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 21g | 42% |
| Vitamin A | 540IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 16.6mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 48mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1.9mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.