Description
Chicken Zucchini Stir Fry is a vibrant, quick-cooking dish that combines tender chicken, fresh zucchini, and colorful bell peppers in a savory sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, this meal delivers on flavor and nutrition without the hassle of long cooking times. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a delightful stir fry that impresses family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 medium zucchinis, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by chopping the vegetables and dicing the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat a splash of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until golden brown (about 5 minutes). Remove from the pan.
- In the same pan, sauté onion and garlic until translucent.
- Add zucchini and bell peppers to the pan; stir-fry for about 3 minutes until slightly softened.
- Return the chicken to the pan and mix well.
- Combine soy sauce, sesame oil, and cornstarch mixture in a bowl; pour over stir fry while stirring continuously until thickened.
- Serve 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 (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 100mg