Lemon Chicken Stir Fry

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into small strips or pieces
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
• 2 tbsps vegetable or peanut oil

Marinade

• 1 tbsp light soy sauce
• 1 tbsp Chinese rice wine, dry sherry, or red wine vinegar
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced 
• 2 tsps freshly grated ginger
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 tsp cornstarch

Sauce

• 1/3 cup chicken stock
• freshly squeezed lemon juice and the grated zest from one large lemon
• 3 tbsp clear honey
• 1 tbsp light soy sauce
• 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
• 2 tbsp cold water
• 2 tsp cornstarch

Instructions

1. Combine all the marinade ingredients in a bowl. Stir in the chicken, cover, and marinate for 20-30 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, to make the sauce, put all the ingredients in a bowl with 2 tbsps cold water, sitr to combine, set aside.
3. Heat 1 1/2 tbsp oil in a wok or pan until very hot. Add the chicken and stir fry over high heat for about 5-7  minutes until golden brown and cooked through. (If the wok gets too hot adjust the heat - the goal is really nice golden brown chicken)
4. Return the chicken to the wok and add the sauce. Simmer for two minutes stirring frequently. Remove from the heat. Serve immediately over rice with steamed broccoli on the side. Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds over all.