Lemon Zest Chicken Stir-Fry with Sweet Peppers

Ingredients

• 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
• Fresh cracked black pepper
• to taste

Instructions

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.