Chicken Zucchini Stir Fry
A bright, fast weeknight meal that pairs lean protein with tender zucchini and a simple savory sauce, perfect for rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, thinly sliced
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced into half-moons or ribbons
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 2–3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated (optional)
- 2–3 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil (canola, vegetable, or avocado)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: red pepper flakes, scallions, sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prep chicken, zucchini, and aromatics; mix sauce.
- Cook chicken quickly over high heat until browned, then set aside.
- Stir-fry onions, garlic, and zucchini; return chicken and add sauce.
- Toss until sauce coats everything and serve hot.
Notes
Use a hot, roomy pan for better searing and to avoid steaming the ingredients. Store leftovers in airtight containers for up to 3-4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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