Lemon Cajun Stir Fry
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this zesty and vibrant Lemon Cajun Stir Fry, a flavor-packed dish that’s as nutritious as it is delicious. Tender chicken strips coated in bold Cajun seasoning are paired with a medley of crisp sautéed vegetables like bell peppers, broccoli, and zucchini, all tossed in a tangy-sweet sauce made with fresh lemon juice, honey, and soy sauce. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley and served over your choice of steamed rice or noodles, this quick and easy stir fry comes together in just 35 minutes, making it perfect for busy evenings. Bursting with bright citrus notes and a spicy Cajun kick, this colorful, one-pan meal is a surefire way to bring excitement to your dinner table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 450 grams Chicken breast
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 3 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves
- 1 large Red bell pepper
- 1 large Yellow bell pepper
- 200 grams Broccoli florets
- 1 medium Zucchini
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 4 servings Cooked rice or noodles
Instructions
Slice the chicken breast into thin strips. Coat the chicken with 1 tablespoon of Cajun seasoning and set aside.
Mince the garlic cloves and chop the red and yellow bell peppers into bite-sized pieces. Cut the zucchini into half moons and separate the broccoli into small florets.
In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce, lemon juice, honey, and the remaining Cajun seasoning. Set the sauce aside.
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes, until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the pan. Sauté the garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Toss in the red and yellow bell peppers, broccoli florets, and zucchini. Stir fry the vegetables for 5-7 minutes, until they are tender but still crisp.
Return the chicken to the pan with the vegetables. Pour the prepared sauce over the mixture and stir well to coat everything evenly.
Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to combine the flavors. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Remove from heat and garnish with freshly chopped parsley.
Serve the Lemon Cajun Stir Fry hot over cooked rice or noodles.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1851 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 60.6 g | 78% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.1 g | 55% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 387 mg | 129% | |
| Sodium | 9716 mg | 422% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 177.2 g | 64% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.3 g | 55% | |
| Total Sugars | 40.2 g | ||
| Protein | 151.4 g | 303% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 273 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 11.3 mg | 63% | |
| Potassium | 2436 mg | 52% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
