lemon chicken stir-fry (weight watchers)
This classic Chinese dish is made healthier and is lower in calories and low-carb.
prep time
35 Min
cook time
40 Min
method
Pan Fry
yield
4 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 cup sliced carrots
- 2 cups snow peas, stems and strings removed
- 1 cup red bell pepper, chopped into bite-size pieces
- 1 bunch green onions, cut into small pieces
- 1/2 cup fat-free chicken broth
- 1 medium lemon
- 3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
How To Make lemon chicken stir-fry (weight watchers)
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Step 11. 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.
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Step 2Juice the lemon and whisk 3 tablespoons of the juice with broth, soy sauce, pepper and cornstarch in a small bowl.
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Step 3Add chicken to skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until just cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
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Step 4Add 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.
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Step 5Add chicken and any accumulated juices to the skillet. Cook, stirring, until heated through, 1 to 2 minutes. Serve hot.
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Category:
Chicken
Keyword:
#stir-fry
Keyword:
#Weight-Watchers
Keyword:
#snow-peas
Ingredient:
Vegetable
Method:
Pan Fry
Culture:
Chinese
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