Asian Ginger and Lemongrass Chicken Stir-Fry

Ingredients

• 1 lb chicken breast sliced into thin strips
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 tbsp fresh ginger grated
• 2 stalks lemongrass finely chopped
• 1 cup bell pepper sliced
• 1 cup carrot julienned
• 1 cup snow peas trimmed
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp fish sauce
• 1 tbsp lime juice freshly squeezed
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1/4 tsp black pepper freshly ground
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped

Instructions

1. 1 Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat.
2. 2 Add the chicken strips to the pan and stir-fry until they are golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
3. 3 In the same pan, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil. Add the ginger, lemongrass, and garlic, and stir-fry for about 1 minute until fragrant.
4. 4 Add the bell pepper, carrot, and snow peas to the pan. Stir-fry the vegetables for about 3-4 minutes until they are tender-crisp.
5. 5 Return the chicken to the pan and add the soy sauce, fish sauce, lime juice, sugar, and black pepper. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
6. 6 Cook for an additional 2 minutes, ensuring the chicken and vegetables are well-coated with the sauce.
7. 7 Remove the pan from heat and garnish with fresh cilantro.
8. 8 Serve immediately with steamed rice or noodles, if desired.