Description
This Chicken Zucchini Stir Fry is a quick, flavorful meal made with tender chicken, crisp zucchini, and a light savory-sweet sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, it’s flexible, healthy, and ready in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, thinly sliced
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced into half-moons
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced (optional)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce (optional)
- 1 tbsp honey or brown sugar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
- Green onions, sliced, for garnish
Instructions
- Slice chicken into thin bite-sized strips. Prepare zucchini, bell pepper (if using), and garlic.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce (if using), honey or brown sugar, and sesame oil. Set aside.
- Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken, season lightly with salt and pepper, and cook for 5–6 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Add remaining 1 tbsp oil to the skillet. Sauté zucchini and bell pepper for 3–4 minutes until tender-crisp. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Return chicken to the skillet, pour in the sauce, and toss everything together. Cook for another 1–2 minutes until heated through and evenly coated.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions before serving. Serve over rice, noodles, or on its own.
Notes
- Slice chicken thin for quicker cooking and tender texture.
- Swap in tofu or tempeh for a vegetarian version.
- Add red pepper flakes or sriracha for heat.
- Use tamari for a gluten-free option.
- Serve with steamed rice, noodles, or cauliflower rice for a low-carb meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
