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Lemon Pepper Chicken & Kale Stir Fry

Total Time25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 3 Tbsps avocado or extra virgin olive oil plus an additional 1 tablespoon oil
  • 3-4 Tbsps freshly squeezed lemon juice I love lots of lemon! Adjust to your taste.
  • 1.5 tsp freshly ground pepper
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 red onion thinly sliced lengthwise
  • 1.5 lbs. chicken breast halves cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
  • 2 bunches lacinato kale ribs removed and sliced into strips

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, whisk together 3 Tbsp oil, lemon juice, pepper, and zest.
  • Toss cut chicken (in medium glass bowl) with marinade and set aside.
  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add remaining 1 tablespoon oil and begin to caramelize onions, stirring 2 minutes.
  • Turn heat down to low and cook onions to golden brown, about 5-6 minutes.
  • Turn heat back up to medium high, toss in chicken with marinade and cook chicken until browned on all sides and cooked through.
  • Two minutes before chicken is finished cooking, add sliced kale, and toss to cook.
  • Serve immediately

Nutrition

Serving: 6g