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lemon chicken stir-fry (weight watchers)

(3 ratings)
Recipe by
Vickie Parks
Renton, WA

This classic Chinese dish is made healthier and is lower in calories and low-carb.

(3 ratings)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 35 Min
cook time 40 Min
method Pan Fry

Ingredients For lemon chicken stir-fry (weight watchers)

  • 1 lb
    boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1 c
    sliced carrots
  • 2 c
    snow peas, stems and strings removed
  • 1 c
    red bell pepper, chopped into bite-size pieces
  • 1 bunch
    green onions, cut into small pieces
  • 1/2 c
    fat-free chicken broth
  • 1 md
    lemon
  • 3 Tbsp
    reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tsp
    cornstarch
  • 4 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tsp
    black pepper

How To Make lemon chicken stir-fry (weight watchers)

  • 1
    1. Spray a large, non-stick skillet with non-fat cooking spray, and set over medium-high heat. Grate 1 teaspoon lemon zest and set aside.
  • 2
    Juice the lemon and whisk 3 tablespoons of the juice with broth, soy sauce, pepper and cornstarch in a small bowl.
  • 3
    Add chicken to skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until just cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
  • 4
    Add bell pepper and carrots to the pan and cook until the carrots are just tender, about 5 minutes. Add snow peas, scallions, garlic and the reserved lemon zest to skillet. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, 30 seconds. Whisk the broth mixture and add to the pan; cook, stirring, until thickened, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • 5
    Add chicken and any accumulated juices to the skillet. Cook, stirring, until heated through, 1 to 2 minutes. Serve hot.

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