Quick Portuguese Chicken and Vegetable Stir-Fry

Ingredients

• •1 pound chicken breast, cut into strips
• •2 tablespoons olive oil
• •1 red bell pepper, sliced
• •1 cup broccoli florets
• •1 carrot, julienned
• •2 tablespoons soy sauce
• •1 tablespoon lemon juice
• •1 teaspoon garlic, minced
• •1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• •Salt and pepper to taste
• •Cooked rice or noodles for serving

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

2. 2

   Add the chicken strips and season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

3. 3

   Stir in the garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.

4. 4

   Add the bell pepper, broccoli, and carrot to the skillet. Stir-fry for 3-5 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.

5. 5

   Pour in the soy sauce and lemon juice, stirring to combine everything well. Allow to cook for another 2 minutes.

6. 6

   Remove from heat and serve over cooked rice or noodles.