Description
Enjoy a vibrant and satisfying Chicken Zucchini Stir Fry that’s perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. This quick and easy dish combines tender chicken with fresh zucchini and colorful bell peppers, all tossed in a savory sauce that elevates the flavors. With its nutritious ingredients and customizable options, this stir fry is an excellent choice for any meal. Serve it over rice or noodles, or enjoy it on its own for a light yet fulfilling dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs, thinly sliced
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced (optional)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep: Slice the chicken and vegetables. Mince the garlic. In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, and sesame oil.
- Cook Chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until golden brown (5–6 minutes). Remove from pan.
- Cook Veggies: In the same skillet, add remaining oil. Sauté zucchini and bell pepper until tender (3–4 minutes). Add garlic and cook until fragrant (30 seconds).
- Combine: Add cooked chicken back to the skillet with veggies. Pour in the sauce mixture and toss everything together until heated through (1–2 minutes).
- Serve: Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Enjoy hot over rice or noodles!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg