STIR-FRIED CHICKEN WITH LEMON, CAPERS AND BASIL

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Make and share this Stir-fried Chicken with Lemon, Capers and Basil recipe from Food.com.

Provided by JustJanS

Categories     Chicken

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

20 ml olive oil
1 red onion, cut into wedges
25 g butter
800 g skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite sized pieces
2 strips fresh lemon rind, cut into thin strips
2 tablespoons capers, rinsed and drained
80 ml lemon juice
1/4 cup shredded basil

Steps:

  • Heat a wok until hot, add half the oil and swirl to coat.
  • Add the onion and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes or until softened.
  • Remove from the wok and set aside.
  • Reheat the wok, add another teaspoon of oil and half the butter, and stir-fry the chicken in two batches for 3-5 minutes each batch, or until browned, adding the remaining oil and butter between batches.
  • Return all the chicken to the wok with the onion.
  • Stir in the rind, capers and lemon juice.
  • Toss well and cook until heated through.
  • Add the basil and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

Olive Conover
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The chicken was a bit dry, but the sauce was delicious. I would recommend cooking the chicken for a shorter amount of time next time.


Dama
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This dish was a bit too salty for my taste, but overall it was still good. I would recommend using less salt next time.


Fezi Baba (Fezi)
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I'm not a huge fan of chicken, but this dish was amazing! The chicken was so tender and the sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Shra Vhdf
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This dish was amazing! The chicken was so tender and the sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Khalil IbnaBaloch
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The chicken was a bit dry, but the sauce was delicious. I would recommend cooking the chicken for a shorter amount of time next time.


SSEBULIBA FAIZO
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This dish was a bit too salty for my taste, but overall it was still good. I would recommend using less salt next time.


fuad bin yimam
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I'm not a huge fan of chicken, but this dish was amazing! The chicken was so tender and the sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Lacy
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This dish was easy to make and so delicious. I love the combination of flavors. I will definitely be making this again.


Dj Amendo
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Abduu Maraataa
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This dish was a bit too salty for my taste, but overall it was still good. I would recommend using less salt next time.


DevilStar yt
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I'm not a huge fan of chicken, but this dish was amazing! The chicken was so tender and the sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Tiko Gasitashvili
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This dish is easy to make and so delicious. I love the combination of flavors. I will definitely be making this again.


Naruto Uzamaki
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this dish again.


L Gabriela Mendoza
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This dish is absolutely delicious! The chicken is so tender and flavorful, and the lemon caper sauce is the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again and again.