Lemon Chicken Stir-Fry

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Spiked with lots of zesty lemon, this delectable chicken stir-fry has a colorful mix of snow peas, carrots and scallions. But feel free to substitute other thinly sliced vegetables, such as bell peppers or zucchini. Serve with: Rice noodles or brown rice.

Cook Time:
40 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
6 cups

Ingredients

  • 1 lemon

  • ½ cup reduced-sodium chicken broth

  • 3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce

  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch

  • 1 tablespoon canola oil

  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces

  • 10 ounces mushrooms, halved or quartered

  • 1 cup diagonally sliced carrots, (1/4 inch thick)

  • 2 cups snow peas, (6 ounces), stems and strings removed

  • 1 bunch scallions, cut into 1-inch pieces, white and green parts divided

  • 1 tablespoon chopped garlic

Directions

  1. Grate 1 teaspoon lemon zest and set aside. Juice the lemon and whisk 3 tablespoons of the juice with broth, soy sauce and cornstarch in a small bowl.

  2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until just cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate with tongs. Add mushrooms and carrots to the pan and cook until the carrots are just tender, about 5 minutes. Add snow peas, scallion whites, garlic and the reserved lemon zest. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, 30 seconds. Whisk the broth mixture and add to the pan; cook, stirring, until thickened, 2 to 3 minutes. Add scallion greens and the chicken and any accumulated juices; cook, stirring, until heated through, 1 to 2 minutes.

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Tips

People with celiac disease or gluten-sensitivity should use soy sauces that are labeled "gluten-free," as soy sauce may contain wheat or other gluten-containing sweeteners and flavors.

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, May/June 2009

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

223 Calories
7g Fat
14g Carbs
28g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 1 1/2 cups
Calories 223
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 14g 5%
Dietary Fiber 3g 12%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 28g 56%
Total Fat 7g 8%
Saturated Fat 1g 6%
Cholesterol 63mg 21%
Vitamin A 5984IU 120%
Vitamin C 37mg 41%
Folate 53mcg 13%
Sodium 555mg 24%
Calcium 62mg 5%
Iron 3mg 15%
Magnesium 51mg 12%
Potassium 716mg 15%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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