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Chicken Zucchini Stir Fry

Quick and Healthy Chicken Zucchini Stir Fry in 30 Minutes

This Chicken Zucchini Stir Fry is a quick, gluten-free, and low-carb meal full of delicious flavors.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound Chicken Breast can substitute with thighs
  • 2 medium Zucchini or other veggies like bell peppers
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper optional
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 3 tablespoons Soy Sauce use tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 tablespoon Oyster Sauce or hoisin as substitute
  • 1 tablespoon Honey or brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil can be omitted
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil for cooking
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds for garnish
  • 2 scallions Green Onions sliced for garnish

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Whisk
  • cutting board
  • knife

Method
 

Step‑By‑Step Instructions
  1. Prep the chicken by slicing it into thin strips, and dice zucchini and bell pepper. Mince the garlic. Whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey, and sesame oil in a small bowl.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken strips, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 5-6 minutes until golden brown. Remove the chicken and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of vegetable oil on high heat. Add the zucchini and bell pepper, sauté for 3-4 minutes. Then add minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
  4. Return the chicken to the skillet and pour the sauce over. Toss gently to coat everything. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until heated through.
  5. Remove from heat, garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions. Serve hot over rice or noodles if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 36gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 1400mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the fridge or freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat gently to maintain texture.

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