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LEMON GINGER CHICKEN STIR FRY



Lemon Ginger Chicken Stir Fry image

From Cooking Light. Serving size: 1 c. chicken mixture and 3/4 c. rice. Per serving: 395 calories, 4.3 g fat, 31.4 g protein, 57 g carb, 3 g fiber, 66 mg cholesterol.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h11m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch strips
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 teaspoon canola oil
3/4 cup thinly sliced onion
2 tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger, divided
1 teaspoon dark sesame oil
2 cups julienne-cut yellow squash
1 cup red bell pepper, strips
1 tablespoon grated fresh lemon rind
1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
3 tablespoons honey
3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons water
2 teaspoons cornstarch
3 cups hot cooked jasmine rice (seasoned to preference)

Steps:

  • Sprinkle chicken with black pepper.
  • Let the canola oil get heated in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add in chicken, onion, and 1 tablespoon ginger; stirfry 4 minutes.
  • Remove from pan and keep warm.
  • Add sesame oil to skillet and heat over medium-high heat.
  • Add in squash and bell pepper; stirfry for 3 mintues.
  • In a small bowl, mix together 1 tablespoon ginger, lemon rind, and the next 6 ingredients.
  • Add chicken and sauce mixture to skillet; stir-fry 4 minutes or until chicken is done.
  • Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 373.2, Fat 4.2, SaturatedFat 0.7, Cholesterol 65.8, Sodium 540, Carbohydrate 52.8, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 17.6, Protein 31.3

LEMON CHICKEN STIR FRY



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This Healthy and Easy Lemon Chicken Stir Fry takes less than 30 minutes to make and tastes just as good as takeout - or better! Make this easy chicken stir fry next time you need a quick and healthy dinner!

Provided by Meghan McMorrow | Fox and Briar

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 15

¼ cup low sodium soy sauce
¼ cup honey
1 teaspoon lemon zest (one small lemon)
3 tablespoons lemon juice (1-2 lemons)
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
1 tablespoon grated ginger root
4 garlic cloves (minced)
1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce
1 ½ pounds chicken breast (Cut into 1 inch pieces)
⅓ cup corn starch
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
10 ounces green beans trimmed and cut in half
1-2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)

Steps:

  • Whisk together all ingredients for the sauce, set aside.
  • Toss the chicken with the cornstarch, salt and pepper, until chicken is fully coated. Set aside.
  • Heat a sauté pan over medium high heat. Add one tablespoon of oil. Cook the green beans, stirring often, until starting to blister, 3-4 minutes. Remove from pan and reserve on a plate.
  • Add the second tablespoon of oil to the pan. Add the chicken, but do not overcrowd the pan. Cook in two batches if necessary. Cook chicken 3-4 minutes per side, until cooked through.
  • Add the green beans back to the pan with the chicken. Pour in the sauce. Stir, scraping up and browned bits on the bottom of the pan. Cook for 2-3 minutes, until chicken and green beans are fully coated and sauce has thickened. Garnish with sesame seeds and serve over rice if desired.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving, Calories 382 kcal, Carbohydrate 36 g, Protein 39 g, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 109 mg, Sodium 1378 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 21 g

LEMON CHICKEN STIR-FRY



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Make and share this Lemon Chicken Stir-Fry recipe from Food.com.

Provided by mell_2

Categories     Chicken

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lemon, juice and zest of
2 tablespoons chicken stock
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/2 tablespoon brown sugar
1/2 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon chili (chopped)
1 lb chicken (cut into bite sized pieces)
1 teaspoon sesame oil
2 teaspoons ginger (minced)
1 garlic clove (minced)
3 green onions (chopped)
fresh cilantro (chopped)
1 tablespoon sesame seeds (toasted)

Steps:

  • Mix the lemon zest, juice, chicken stock, soy sauce, sugar, honey, and chili in a bowl. Do a taste test here to balance out the tartness, saltiness, sweetness and heat.
  • Place the chicken into mixture and marinate for 10-20 minutes.
  • Heat the oil in a pan.
  • Add the ginger and garlic and saute until fragrant, about a minute.
  • Add the chicken reserving the marinade.
  • Saute the chicken until cooked, about 3-5 minutes.
  • Add the reserved marinade and simmer until the sauce has reduced and thickened, about 7-10 minutes.
  • Add the green onion, cilantro and sesame seeds and remove from the heat.
  • Serve on rice or noodles.

STIR FRY- CHICKEN WITH LEMON MUSHROOM GINGER SAUCE



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Make and share this Stir Fry- Chicken With Lemon Mushroom Ginger Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Derf2440

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 28m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 tablespoons lemon juice, fresh
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons dry sherry
2 tablespoons fresh ginger, peeled and finely shredded
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon sugar or 1 teaspoon Splenda sugar substitute
1 tablespoon water
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon pepper, freshly ground
8 ounces chicken breasts, cut in half inch strips
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
8 ounces fresh mushrooms, thinly sliced
1/2 large red bell pepper, thinly sliced
2 large garlic cloves, mashed
1 (6 ounce) bag spinach

Steps:

  • Mix first 6 ingredients in a small bowl for sauce; whisk cold water and cornstarch together and add to sauce; whisk together.
  • Cut chicken into strips, sprinkle with pepper.
  • Heat wok over medium high heat one minute. Add oil and tilt to coat. Add chicken, stir fry 2 minutes. Add mushrooms, bell pepper and garlic, stir fry until mushrooms are browned at edges, about 3 minutes. Add sauce, cook until sauce is reduced to glaze, about 1 1/2 minutes. Mix in spinach and toss one minute.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200.2, Fat 8, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 36.3, Sodium 578.5, Carbohydrate 10.9, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 3.9, Protein 16.3

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