GARLIC LEMON 🍋 CHICKEN in 20 minutes

Ingredients

• 1.5 lb Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs (cut into bite‑size pieces)
• 2 tbsp Soy Sauce (regular light soy sauce)
• 1 tbsp Dark Soy Sauce (adds color and depth)
• 1 tbsp Oyster Sauce (can use vegetarian mushroom sauce)
• 0.5 tsp Black Pepper (freshly ground)
• 1 tbsp Honey (raw honey preferred)
• 1 tbsp Cornstarch (for coating)
• 1 medium Onion (diced)
• 5 cloves Garlic Cloves (minced)
• 1 lemon Fresh Lemon (juiced)
• 2 tbsp Fresh Cilantro (chopped)
• 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil (for pan‑searing)

Instructions

1. Season and Marinate Chicken

   In a mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, black pepper, honey, and cornstarch. Add the chicken pieces, toss to coat, and massage the mixture into the meat. Let sit for 2 minutes while you prep the vegetables.

   Time: PT3M

2. Pan‑sear Chicken

   Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium‑high heat. Add the seasoned chicken in a single layer; cook without moving for 3 minutes, then flip and cook another 3‑4 minutes until browned and cooked through.

   Time: PT7M

   Temperature: Medium‑high

3. Sauté Aromatics

   Push the chicken to the side of the pan, add diced onion and minced garlic. Sauté for 2‑3 minutes until fragrant and the onion becomes translucent.

   Time: PT3M

   Temperature: Medium

4. Add Lemon and Cilantro

   Increase heat to high, pour in fresh lemon juice, and sprinkle chopped cilantro over the mixture. Toss quickly for 1‑2 minutes until the sauce coats the chicken and the lemon aroma rises.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: High

5. Serve

   Transfer the garlic lemon chicken to a serving plate, garnish with extra cilantro if desired, and serve immediately with rice or noodles.

   Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

260

Protein

22g

Carbohydrates

12g

Fat

12g

Fiber

1g