Save A vibrant stir fry featuring tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and noodles tossed in a zesty lemon-garlic sauce. Perfect for a quick, flavorful dinner.
This recipe became an instant family favorite because of its balance of tangy lemon and rich garlic flavors paired with crisp vegetables.
Ingredients
- Protein: 500 g (1 lb) boneless skinless chicken breast thinly sliced
- Marinade: 2 tbsp soy sauce 1 tbsp cornstarch 1 tsp sesame oil
- Noodles: 250 g (9 oz) egg noodles or rice noodles
- Vegetables: 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced 1 cup snap peas trimmed 2 medium carrots julienned 2 spring onions sliced
- Sauce: 3 tbsp soy sauce 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice 1 tbsp honey 1 tbsp oyster sauce 3 cloves garlic minced 1 tbsp fresh ginger grated 1 tsp lemon zest 2 tbsp water
- For Cooking: 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- Garnish (optional): Fresh cilantro or parsley chopped Lemon wedges Toasted sesame seeds
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Instructions
- Step 1:
- In a bowl combine chicken slices with 2 tbsp soy sauce cornstarch and sesame oil Toss well and marinate for 10 minutes
- Step 2:
- Cook noodles according to package instructions Drain rinse with cold water and set aside
- Step 3:
- In a small bowl whisk together all sauce ingredients soy sauce lemon juice honey oyster sauce garlic ginger lemon zest and water
- Step 4:
- Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat Add marinated chicken and stir fry until just cooked through 4 5 minutes Remove chicken and set aside
- Step 5:
- Add remaining 1 tbsp oil to the pan Stir fry bell pepper snap peas and carrots for 2 3 minutes until just tender but crisp
- Step 6:
- Return chicken to the pan add the noodles and pour in the sauce Toss everything together over high heat until well combined and heated through about 2 minutes
- Step 7:
- Stir in spring onions
- Step 8:
- Serve immediately garnished with cilantro lemon wedges and sesame seeds if desired
Save Making this dish always brings together my family around the table for a delicious and colorful meal.
Required Tools
Large wok or nonstick skillet Saucepan Mixing bowls Tongs or spatula Knife and cutting board
Nutritional Information
Calories 410 Total Fat 10 g Carbohydrates 46 g Protein 32 g per serving
Allergen Information
Contains soy gluten and eggs Oyster sauce may contain shellfish Always double-check ingredient labels if you have allergies
Save This dish is the perfect weeknight dinner with bold flavors that come together quickly.
Kitchen Help
- → What type of noodles work best for this dish?
Egg noodles or rice noodles are great choices; both absorb the sauce well while maintaining a pleasing texture.
- → Can I substitute chicken with a vegetarian alternative?
Yes, tofu works well when marinated similarly, and using vegetarian oyster sauce keeps the flavors balanced.
- → How do I make the sauce without oyster sauce?
You can replace oyster sauce with soy sauce mixed with a bit of mushroom broth for depth and umami.
- → What’s the best way to keep vegetables crisp?
Stir fry them briefly over high heat so they remain tender but maintain a crisp bite.
- → Is it possible to add more heat to the dish?
Adding fresh chili slices or chili flakes to the sauce creates a pleasant spicy kick without overpowering the other flavors.
