Zesty Lemon-Garlic Chicken Stir-Fry

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-03-30 · Updated 2026-03-30

A vibrant, one-pan meal with tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and a bright lemon-garlic sauce. This asian fusion-inspired chicken ready in about 35 minutes pairs cubed boneless chicken thighs, olive oil, minced garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 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

• 1.5 lbs, cubed boneless chicken thighs
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 4, minced garlic cloves
• 1 head, cut into florets broccoli
• 2, sliced bell peppers
• 1 lb, julienned carrots
• 3 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, then add 1.5 lbs cubed chicken. Cook for 5-7 minutes until golden and browned.
2. Step 2: Toss in 1 head broccoli, 2 sliced bell peppers, and 1 lb julienned carrots. Stir-fry for 5-7 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
3. Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tsp brown sugar. Pour over the chicken and vegetables, stirring to coat.
4. Step 4: Cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the ingredients. Sprinkle with 1 tbsp sesame seeds and serve immediately.