Homebasic Lemon Chicken

Name: Homebasic Lemon Chicken
Ingredients: 34 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut in thin strips; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 garlic clove, minced; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 34 cup chicken broth; 2 tablespoons corn syrup; 1 teaspoon lemon zest, grated; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 tablespoons canola oil, divided; 3 cups broccoli florets, bite-size; 1 red pepper, thinly sliced

11 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

34 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut in thin strips
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons cornstarch
34 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons corn syrup
1 teaspoon lemon zest, grated
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
3 cups broccoli florets, bite-size
1 red pepper, thinly sliced

Directions

1

Marinate the chicken in lemon juice and garlic for 15 minutes.
2

Combine the cornstarch, broth, syrup, lemon zest and second amount of juice; st aside.
3

Cook chicken in skillet in half the oil until no longer pink; remove from pan and set aside.
4

Add remaining oil to pan and stir-fry the broccoli and red pepper for 2 - 3 minutes.
5

Stir the sauce mixture and pour it into the pan.
6

Bring to a boil, stirring constantly then add the chicken.
7

Boil 1 minute and serve over rice.