Description
A quick and easy chicken zucchini stir fry that combines tender chicken and vibrant zucchini with a savory soy sauce finish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced (boneless, skinless)
- 2 medium zucchini, sliced (about 1/4-inch thick)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: red pepper flakes for heat
Instructions
- Pat the chicken pieces dry and season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add the diced chicken in a single layer. Cook until well browned on one side, about 3 minutes. Stir and cook until fully cooked through, about 2–4 more minutes. Remove chicken to a plate.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add the minced garlic and stir for 10–15 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the sliced zucchini and a pinch of salt. Stir-fry for 3–4 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Return the chicken to the pan. Stir in 2 tablespoons soy sauce and add red pepper flakes if using. Toss to coat and cook 1–2 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with soy sauce or pepper. Serve hot.
Notes
For gluten-free, use tamari instead of soy sauce. You can also swap chicken breast for thighs for juicier meat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: chicken stir fry, zucchini recipe, quick dinner, weeknight meal, healthy stir fry