Zesty Lemon-Ginger Chicken Stir Fry Dinner
This Zesty Lemon-Ginger Chicken Stir Fry is a quick and flavorful dinner. Tender chicken and crisp vegetables are coated in a vibrant lemon-ginger sauce, perfect for a weeknight meal.
Equipment
- Large skillet or wok
- Mixing bowls
Ingredients
Chicken
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
Vegetables
- 1 tbsp high smoke point oil vegetable, canola, or peanut
- 1 cup asparagus spears cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/2 red bell pepper sliced
Sauce
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tsp grated fresh ginger
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 tsp honey
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
For Serving & Garnish
- Cooked rice for serving
- Sesame seeds for garnish
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
Prep Chicken
- Toss the chicken pieces with cornstarch and soy sauce in a bowl, then set aside.
Make Sauce
- Whisk together lemon juice, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, honey, and chicken broth in a separate bowl.
Stir-Fry Chicken
- Heat oil in a large skillet or wok, then stir-fry the chicken until cooked and lightly browned (5-7 minutes). Remove chicken from pan and set aside.
Stir-Fry Veggies
- Add more oil to the same skillet or wok, then stir-fry asparagus and red bell pepper for 3-5 minutes until crisp-tender.
Combine & Sauce
- Return chicken to the pan with the vegetables, then pour in the lemon-ginger sauce. Simmer for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the ingredients.
Serve
- Serve immediately over cooked rice and garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions if desired.
Notes
For extra heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce. You can also customize the vegetables based on what you have on hand, such as broccoli, snow peas, or snap peas.