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Chinese Chicken Stir Fry

A quick, bright stir-fry of chicken and colorful vegetables tossed in a light soy-lemon sauce.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 3 chicken breasts boneless, skinless, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 1 stick celery chopped
  • 3 carrots peeled and sliced or chopped
  • 1/2 white onion diced
  • 20 edamame shelled, use fresh or thawed frozen
  • 2 Tbsp light soy sauce use light soy sauce (green bottle)
  • 3 Tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed if possible
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil for sautéing
  • dash salt and pepper to taste
  • pinch red pepper flakes to taste

Equipment

  • Large Skillet or Wok
  • Cutting Board
  • Chef’s knife
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Spatula or tongs

Method
 

  1. Prepare ingredients: dice the onion, thinly slice the red and yellow bell peppers, chop the celery, peel and slice the carrots, and cut the chicken breasts into bite-size pieces; season the chicken lightly with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat a large skillet or wok over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon olive oil.
  3. Add the onion, bell peppers, celery, and carrots (but not the edamame) to the skillet and sauté, stirring occasionally, for about 3 minutes until they begin to soften.
  4. Add the chicken pieces to the skillet and stir to combine with the vegetables.
  5. Pour in the light soy sauce and lemon juice, then sprinkle in the red pepper flakes; stir and continue cooking for about 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender.
  6. Stir in the edamame in the last 2–3 minutes of cooking to heat through; adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
  7. Remove from heat and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Use thawed shelled edamame if frozen.
  • Adjust red pepper flakes to control heat.
  • Light soy sauce keeps the sauce saltier and thinner than dark soy.