Lemony Chicken Stir Fry

Enjoy tender chicken thighs stir-fried with fragrant garlic and zesty lemon for a bright, flavorful dish that's quick and satisfying. It's a weeknight winner!

Course Main Course

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings servings

Calories 360kcal

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

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