Description
Made with chicken breasts, fresh green beans, and lots of lemon, this Lemon Chicken Stir Fry is an easy and healthy 30 minute meal for busy weeknights. A healthy but filling meal bursting with citrus flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast
- ¼ cup corn starch
- 2 cups (about 12oz) green beans, washed, trimmed and chopped
- ½ cup chopped red onion
- 3–4 tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large lemon, zest and juiced.
- Finely chopped parsley or green onion (optional garnish)
- Cooked rice for serving.
Instructions
- Trim and dice the chicken into ¾-1” cubes. Toss in the corn starch until well coated.
- Wash the green beans, trim the edges and chop into smaller pieces, about 1 ½ inches in length. Then chop the onion into pieces about the side of your thumb.
- In a large wok, heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Once warmed add the chicken, salt and pepper. Sautee until the outside starts to brown, stirring occasionally.
- Next add the garlic and zest of the lemon and toss in the chicken. Cook for a couple minutes, stirring occasionally.
- As the chicken continues to brown, add the diced onion and the green beans and juice from the lemon. Cook for another 5 minutes or so until the lemon juice has cooked into the chicken and the green beans are fork-tender, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
- Serve immediately over white rice and garnish with fresh chopped parsley or green onions.
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
