Lemon Chicken Stir Fry (Home Made Lean Cuisines)

Happy Weekday Wednesday everyone!

Today I’ve got another wonderful, easy to make weekday dinner to share:

Lemon Chicken Stir Fry.

Tender boneless, skinless chicken breasts marinate in fresh ginger, garlic, soy sauce, and green onion for 30 minutes and then are stir fried to golden goodness in a wok or large pan.

Slather them in an amazing sauce made with fresh lemon, soy sauce, sesame oil, and honey, and you’ve got a delectable and healthy dinner!

 Better still, this recipe makes a nice large batch – and if you’re not cooking for a crew, the leftovers are perfect for a nice, light, portable lunch!

I think of these as my own version of homemade Lean Cuisines!

 The entire recipe, including the rice and broccoli served on the side freezes well. Just package up in freezer safe individual containers, bring to room temperature, and freeze. Pull out your container in the morning and let thaw in your lunch bag. 

Microwave on high for one minute and Voila!

Lunch is served!

Visit the printable recipe here: Lemon Chicken Stir Fry
Please enjoy my easy to follow step by step video.

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into small strips or pieces
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
• 2 tbsps vegetable or peanut oil

Marinade

• 1 tbsp light soy sauce
• 1 tbsp Chinese rice wine, dry sherry, or red wine vinegar
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced 
• 2 tsps freshly grated ginger
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 tsp cornstarch

Sauce

• 1/3 cup chicken stock
• freshly squeezed lemon juice and the grated zest from one large lemon
• 3 tbsp clear honey
• 1 tbsp light soy sauce
• 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
• 2 tbsp cold water
• 2 tsp cornstarch

Instructions

1. Combine all the marinade ingredients in a bowl. Stir in the chicken, cover, and marinate for 20-30 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, to make the sauce, put all the ingredients in a bowl with 2 tbsps cold water, sitr to combine, set aside.
3. Heat 1 1/2 tbsp oil in a wok or pan until very hot. Add the chicken and stir fry over high heat for about 5-7  minutes until golden brown and cooked through. (If the wok gets too hot adjust the heat – the goal is really nice golden brown chicken)
4. Return the chicken to the wok and add the sauce. Simmer for two minutes stirring frequently. Remove from the heat. Serve immediately over rice with steamed broccoli on the side. Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds over all.