Description
A quick and delicious chicken zucchini stir fry that packs flavor and crunch into a perfect weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, thinly sliced
- 2 medium zucchinis, cut into half-moons
- 1 bell pepper, sliced (red, green, or yellow)
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
- Green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by slicing the chicken into bite-sized pieces, season with salt and pepper, and coat with cornstarch if desired.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and add chicken in a single layer. Let sear until golden brown.
- Add minced garlic and ginger once chicken is nearly cooked through. Stir until fragrant.
- Incorporate zucchini and bell pepper, stirring constantly until softened yet crunchy.
- Pour soy sauce over the stir fry and mix for another minute.
- Taste and adjust seasoning, adding red pepper flakes or sriracha if desired.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions before serving.
Notes
For a healthier option, use skinless chicken thighs or substitute with tofu for a vegan dish. Pair with rice or quinoa for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg