Lemon Zest Chicken Stir-Fry with Sweet Peppers

• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 medium onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced or crushed
• 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 8 ounces mini sweet peppers, seeded and sliced
• Zest of one lemon
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon Kosher or sea salt, or to taste
• Fresh cracked black pepper, to taste

1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add the oil and then stir in the onions and garlic.
3. Cook for about 2 minutes or until the onions are soft.
4. Add the chicken and sweet peppers, stirring occasionally, cook until the chicken is lightly browned and cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes.
5. Stir in the lemon zest, lemon juice and brown sugar.
6. Season with salt and pepper and serve warm.

extravirgin olive oil, onion, garlic, chicken, sweet peppers, lemon, lemon juice, brown sugar, kosher, black pepper

Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/lemon-zest-chicken-stir-fry-with-sweet-peppers (may not work)