Serves: 3-4

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 lemon
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 3 tbsp. fish sauce
• 2 teaspoons arrowroot flour
• 1 tbsp. coconut oil
• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 10 ounces mushrooms, halved or quartered
• 2 cups snow peas, stems and strings removed
• 1 bunch scallions, cut into 1-inch pieces, white and green parts divided
• 1 tbsp. chopped garlic

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Grate 1 tsp. lemon zest. Juice the lemon and mix 3 tbsp. of the juice with the chicken broth, fish sauce, and arrowroot flour in a small bowl.
2. Heat coconut oil in a skillet over high heat. Add the chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until just cooked through. Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate.
3. In the same skillet, add mushrooms and cook until they are tender.
4. Add snow peas, chopped garlic, scallion whites, and the lemon zest to the skillet. Cook, stirring, for about 30 seconds.
5. Pour the prepared broth mixture into the skillet and cook, stirring, for 2 to 3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
6. Add scallion greens and the cooked chicken along with any accumulated juices. Stir everything together to combine.

Serve the delicious lemony chicken stir-fry with mushrooms, snow peas, and scallions. Enjoy your flavorful and healthy meal!

ALLERGIES:

SF (Shellfish-Free)

GF (Gluten-Free)

DF (Dairy-Free)

EF (Egg-Free)

NF (Nut-Free)

Here are some variations of the lemony chicken stir-fry recipe:

1. Shrimp and Veggie Stir-Fry: Replace chicken with shrimp for a seafood version. Use a mix of colorful vegetables like bell peppers, broccoli, and snap peas along with the mushrooms and snow peas.
2. Tofu and Vegetable Stir-Fry: For a vegetarian option, use cubed tofu instead of chicken and add a variety of veggies like carrots, zucchini, and baby corn.
3. Thai Basil Chicken Stir-Fry: Add Thai basil leaves and sliced red chilies for a spicy twist. Use a combination of chicken and shrimp for a flavorful Thai-inspired stir-fry.
4. Teriyaki Lemon Chicken Stir-Fry: Marinate the chicken in teriyaki sauce before cooking and add some sliced bell peppers and pineapple chunks to create a sweet and tangy version.
5. Ginger and Garlic Chicken Stir-Fry: Infuse the dish with more Asian flavors by adding fresh grated ginger and minced garlic to the stir-fry. You can also sprinkle some sesame seeds for extra crunch.
6. Lemon Garlic Shrimp Stir-Fry: Swap the chicken for shrimp and create a zesty and garlicky stir-fry with lemon juice and minced garlic as the main flavors.
7. Soy-Glazed Lemon Chicken Stir-Fry: Marinate the chicken in a soy-ginger glaze before cooking and toss in some snap peas, broccoli, and baby corn for added texture and color.
8. Lemon Pepper Beef Stir-Fry: Substitute the chicken with thin slices of beef and season with lemon pepper seasoning for a flavorful and hearty beef stir-fry.
9. Mediterranean Lemon Chicken Stir-Fry: Add kalamata olives, cherry tomatoes, and artichoke hearts to the stir-fry for a Mediterranean-inspired twist.
10. Coconut Curry Lemon Chicken Stir-Fry: Infuse the stir-fry with curry powder and coconut milk to create a creamy and aromatic dish with a hint of lemon.
11. Lemon Ginger Vegetable Stir-Fry: Incorporate grated ginger into the sauce and use a variety of colorful vegetables like carrots, bell peppers, and broccoli for a fresh and vibrant stir-fry.
12. Lemon Pineapple Chicken Stir-Fry: Add pineapple chunks and bell peppers to the stir-fry for a tropical and fruity twist.