Description
A flavorful stir-fry with tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and a zesty sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 stalks fresh lemongrass, finely chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 2 medium carrots, julienned
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- Juice of 1 lime
- Cooked rice or noodles (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping lemongrass, garlic, and ginger. Slice chicken into thin strips and chop vegetables.
- Marinate chicken strips in a bowl with minced garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and lime juice for at least 15 minutes.
- Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté lemongrass until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add marinated chicken to the skillet and cook until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Toss in bell peppers and carrots; stir-fry until veggies are crisp yet tender (3-4 minutes).
- Drizzle additional soy sauce and sesame oil before serving; mix well.
Notes
- You can adjust the vegetables based on your preference.
- Serve with rice or noodles for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg