STIR-FRIED LEMON CHICKEN

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Stir-fry is such a terrific entree to serve to guests because the main ingredients can be cut up and refrigerated in advance. This recipe created in out Test Kitchen has a wonderful lemon flavor.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon plus 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger, divided
4 teaspoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon sherry or chicken broth
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch strips
1-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
6 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
1-1/4 cups uncooked long grain rice
2-1/2 cups chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 medium sweet red pepper, cut into 1/4-inch strips
1 medium green pepper, cut into 1/4-inch strips
2 green onions, sliced

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the cornstarch and 1/4 teaspoon ginger. Stir in the soy sauce, sherry or broth and lemon juice until smooth. Add the chicken and lemon zest; toss to coat. Refrigerate for 30 minutes., Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the rice; cook and stir for 5 minutes or until rice begins to brown. Add the broth, salt, pepper and remaining ginger. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 20 minutes or until rice is tender., In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry peppers in 2 tablespoons oil until crisp-tender. Remove from the skillet and keep warm. In the same pan, cook chicken mixture in remaining oil until chicken juices run clear. Stir in peppers and onions. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 615 calories, Fat 25g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 1123mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 41g protein.

M sami m Sami M Sami m Sami
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This was a great recipe! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Tuhim Khan
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This recipe was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. I think next time I will use less sugar.


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


Sariah
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This was a great recipe! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Ch Anwar
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I made this for dinner last night and it was a huge hit! The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the sauce was perfectly tangy and sweet. I served it with rice and steamed broccoli, and it was the perfect meal. I will definitely be making this again


Omar Paulton
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great. The sauce was a little too sweet for my taste, so I added a bit of soy sauce to balance it out. Overall, this was a great recipe and I will definitely be making it again.


Hayven Luttrell
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I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken came out perfect. The sauce was delicious and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Shan Illhai (Lovely King)
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This was a great recipe! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Mubeena Ck
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This recipe was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. I think next time I will use less sugar.


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


Nikola Petreski
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This was a great recipe! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Zakikhan
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I made this for dinner last night and it was a huge hit! The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the sauce was perfectly tangy and sweet. I served it with rice and steamed broccoli, and it was the perfect meal. I will definitely be making this again


Kwadwo Mich
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great. The sauce was a little too sweet for my taste, so I added a bit of soy sauce to balance it out. Overall, this was a great recipe and I will definitely be making it again.


Caye Macka
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I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken came out perfect. The sauce was delicious and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Loriana Fuller
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This was the best lemon chicken I've ever had! The chicken was so tender and the sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again and again.


JIZZY JIZZY
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I'm not usually a fan of lemon chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, and the sauce was amazing. I'll definitely be making this again!


Caroline Mburu
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This stir-fried lemon chicken was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the lemon sauce was perfectly tangy and sweet. I will definitely be making this again.