Best Stir Fried Chicken With Lemon Capers And Basil Recipes

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LEMON CHICKEN STIR FRY



Lemon Chicken Stir Fry image

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

CHICKEN WITH LEMON-CAPER SAUCE



Chicken with Lemon-Caper Sauce image

A rich chicken dish, perfect for a special meal.

Provided by ALISSASMOM

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pinch salt
½ cup all-purpose flour
2 (6 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
2 tablespoons olive oil
¼ cup dry white wine
¼ cup lemon juice
¼ cup cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces
2 tablespoons capers, drained
2 lemon wedges

Steps:

  • Mix together salt and flour in a small dish or plastic bag, then coat chicken and shake off excess. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Shake excess flour from chicken, then brown in hot oil until both sides are golden-brown, and the inside has turned white and firm, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
  • Remove the chicken, and set aside in a warm place. Pour white wine into the skillet, and allow to boil as you dissolve the cooked bits from the bottom of the pan. Add the lemon juice, and allow to come to a boil, cook for a few minutes until reduced by half.
  • Sprinkle the cubed butter into the boiling sauce. Swirl and shake the pan vigorously to dissolve the butter, thus thickening the sauce. The butter must never come to rest, or the sauce will separate and become oily. Once the butter has completely incorporated, remove from heat and stir in capers.
  • To serve, pour lemon-caper sauce over the chicken, and serve with a wedge of lemon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 661.9 calories, Carbohydrate 29.2 g, Cholesterol 159.8 mg, Fat 39 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 43.3 g, SaturatedFat 17.1 g, Sodium 372 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

MYRA'S BASIL CHICKEN STIR FRY



Myra's Basil Chicken Stir Fry image

This is easy and my kids love it. I've also made it with cubed pork from cheap pork chops. You can spice this dish up with crushed red pepper flakes. Serve over rice. Don't substitute dried basil, though! It has to be fresh! And though it sounds like a lot of basil, that makes the dish.

Provided by Myra Steinberg Levine

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon white sugar
2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into small pieces
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
5 green onions, sliced
3 cloves garlic, chopped
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 (6 ounce) bags fresh baby spinach leaves
1 cup thinly sliced fresh basil

Steps:

  • Combine soy sauce, water, and sugar in a bowl.
  • Marinate chicken in soy sauce mixture for 30 minutes.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat.
  • Cook and stir green onions in oil for 1 minute. Add garlic and cook and stir for 1 minute. Transfer to a small bowl.
  • Pour 3 tablespoons oil into the skillet. Cook and stir chicken and marinade until chicken is no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, about 5 minutes.
  • Add spinach leaves to chicken. Cover for 4 minutes stirring occasionally.
  • Stir green onion mixture into chicken and spinach; cook to reheat onions, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Stir in basil and cook until heated, 1 to 2 minutes. Serve!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 277.9 calories, Carbohydrate 5.9 g, Cholesterol 86.1 mg, Fat 13 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 33.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 272.6 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

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