5-Ingredient Lemon Herb Chicken Stir-Fry
Quick, vibrant chicken stir-fry with lemon, herbs, and crisp vegetables, ready in 15 minutes. This asian-inspired quick meals ready in about 30 minutes pairs cut into 1-inch cubes chicken breasts, soy sauce, rice vinegar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 lb, cut into 1-inch cubes chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 cups (broccoli, carrots, bell peppers), bite-sized mixed stir-fry vegetables
- 2 cloves, minced garlic
- 1 tsp, minced fresh ginger
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsp, chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Step 1: Whisk together 1 lb cubed chicken, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp honey, and 1 tbsp cornstarch in a bowl. Marinate 10 minutes.
- Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 cups mixed vegetables and stir-fry for 3 minutes until crisp-tender.
- Step 3: Add 2 minced garlic cloves and 1 tsp minced ginger, stirring for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Step 4: Push vegetables to the side, add marinated chicken, and cook for 5-6 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Step 5: Stir in 1/4 cup chicken broth and cook 1 minute until sauce thickens and coats chicken.
- Step 6: Garnish with 2 tbsp chopped cilantro and serve immediately.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does 5-Ingredient Lemon Herb Chicken Stir-Fry take to make?
Total time is about 30 minutes (15 min prep + 15 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover 5-Ingredient Lemon Herb Chicken Stir-Fry?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep soy sauce from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in 5-Ingredient Lemon Herb Chicken Stir-Fry?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale 5-Ingredient Lemon Herb Chicken Stir-Fry for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with 5-Ingredient Lemon Herb Chicken Stir-Fry?
Asian quick meals like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Used half the salt and it was still plenty flavorful.
- ★★★★☆
My family liked it. I personally would prefer more depth of flavor.
- ★★☆☆☆
Didn't come together the way I expected. Flavors were flat.
