lemon chicken with red peppers and snow peas

Yes, IL
Updated on Aug 24, 2014

I love this recipe-very light and fast. If you wish you can sub shrimp for the chicken, and I have been known to add a can of drained mandarin oranges to the mix.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stir-Fry
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 4 teaspoons vegetable oil,divided
  • 1 1/2 cups thinly sliced sweet red bell peppers
  • 1 1/2 cups snow peas, trimmed
  • 1 small onion, cut into thin strips or wedges
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breat, cut into thin strips
  • 1/4 cup white rice flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 4 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley or cilantro

How To Make lemon chicken with red peppers and snow peas

  • Step 1
    Prepare vegetables, set aside.
  • Step 2
    Place rice flour and salt in a medium mixing bowl, whisk to combine.
  • Step 3
    Thinly slice chicken, toss with rice flour. Set aside.
  • Step 4
    In a medium saucepan combine the chicken stock, lemon juice, sugar, sesame oil, cornstarch, 1 teaspoon vegetable oil, lemon zest and garlic.
  • Step 5
    Whisking constantly, bring sauce mixture to a boil over medium high heat.
  • Step 6
    Cook for 3 minutes or until sauce has thickened.
  • Step 7
    Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Step 8
    In a large skillet or wok heat 2 teaspoons vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
  • Step 9
    Add peppers, snow peas and onions.
  • Step 10
    Stir/toss constantly until tender/crisp, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Step 11
    Using a slotted spoon remove to a large serving bowl, set aside.
  • Step 12
    Add remaining 2 teaspoons vegetable oil.
  • Step 13
    Add coated chicken strips, stir-fry for 8 minutes or until done. (8 minutes is the longest you want to cook your chicken unless it's cut thick)
  • Step 14
    Using a slotted spoon remove chicken and place it on top of the pepper/snow pea mixture.
  • Step 15
    Quickly reheat sauce.
  • Step 16
    Pour half of the sauce over the chicken mixture-stir or toss well to combine.
  • Step 17
    Reserve the rest of the sauce to serve at the table.
  • Step 18
    Serve over hot white rice.
  • Step 19
    You can easily sub shrimp for the chicken if you prefer.

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