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Lemony Chicken Stir Fry
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Lemony Chicken Stir Fry

Course Main Course
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Author Liza Agbanlog

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small onion ,chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic ,minced
  • 2 lbs skinless, boneless chicken thighs , cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 green onion ,thinly sliced

Instructions

  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over moderate heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring, until softened, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  • Add the chicken and cook over moderately high heat, stirring occasionally, until browned all over, 3 minutes.
  • Stir in the soy sauce and sesame oil. Season with salt and pepper and stir-fry until the chicken is cooked through, 3 minutes longer.
  • Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the lemon zest and lemon juice. Season to taste with salt, pepper and soy sauce.
  • Sprinkle with the sliced green onion and serve with rice.

Notes

Recipe source: foodandwine.com