Stir Fry- Chicken With Lemon Mushroom Ginger Sauce

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 15
Stir Fry- Chicken With Lemon Mushroom Ginger Sauce
in Main

Prep

15 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

3 tablespoons lemon juice , fresh
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons dry sherry
2 tablespoons fresh ginger , peeled and finely shredded
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon sugar or 1 teaspoon Splenda sugar substitute
1 tablespoon water
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon pepper , freshly ground
8 ounces chicken breasts , cut in half inch strips
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
8 ounces fresh mushrooms , thinly sliced
1/2 large red bell pepper , thinly sliced
2 large garlic cloves , mashed
1 bag spinach

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
233
Sugar
3g
Fat
8g
This delicious chicken stir-fry with a lemon mushroom ginger sauce is a perfect weeknight go-to meal. It is quick, easy, and healthy, with just the right balance of protein, vegetables, and flavorful sauce. The ginger gives it a zing of spice that will leave your taste buds dancing, and the lemon and soy sauce provide an acidic touch that will cut through the richness of the chicken.

Instructions

1.In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, soy sauce, dry sherry, ginger, lemon zest, sugar, water, cornstarch, and pepper.
2.In a large skillet or wok, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken and stir-fry until browned and almost cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
3.Add mushrooms, bell pepper, and garlic to the skillet and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until the vegetables are tender and chicken is fully cooked.
4.Pour the lemon-mushroom-ginger sauce over the chicken and vegetables, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken and vegetables.
5.Remove from heat and stir in spinach to wilt it.
6.Serve hot over rice or noodles.

PROS

This stir-fry is bursting with flavor and is loaded with protein and vegetables.

It is a perfect way to get your daily dose of vitamins and minerals.

It is also a low-carb, low-calorie meal.

CONS

The sauce of this recipe may be too sour for some people and may require some adjustment of sweetness to suit personal taste.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The dish is full of nutrients from the vegetables and lemon juice, which has antioxidants and helps digestion. Ginger is known for its ability to reduce nausea and inflammation.

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