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Chicken zucchini stir fry bowl with rice

Chicken Zucchini Stir Fry (Easy & Healthy Weeknight Meal)

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This Chicken Zucchini Stir Fry is a quick, healthy, one-pan dinner made with tender chicken, vibrant veggies, and a flavorful garlic soy sauce. A meal prep favorite ready in just 30 minutes!

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

▢1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts (or thighs or tenders), cut bite-size

▢4 tbsp low sodium soy sauce, divided

▢2 tsp apple cider vinegar, divided

▢2 tsp granulated sugar, divided

▢1 tbsp minced fresh ginger

▢3 cloves garlic, minced

▢2 tbsp water

▢1 tsp cornstarch

▢¼ tsp red pepper flakes

▢2 medium zucchini or yellow squash, sliced

▢1 large red or yellow onion, sliced

▢2 tbsp olive oil

▢Sesame seeds (optional)

▢Chopped green onion (for garnish)

Instructions

1. In a bowl, combine chicken, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp vinegar, 1 tsp sugar. Set aside.

2. In a small bowl, mix remaining soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, ginger, garlic, water, cornstarch, and pepper flakes.

3. Slice zucchini and onion. Set aside.

4. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a skillet over medium-high. Cook chicken until golden and cooked through, 3–4 mins. Remove.

5. Add 1 tbsp oil and cook onion until soft, 4–5 mins.

6. Add sauce and let bubble for 30 seconds.

7. Stir in zucchini and cook 3 mins until tender-crisp.

8. Return chicken to pan. Stir to combine and heat through.

9. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.

Notes

Store leftovers in fridge up to 4 days.

Freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat gently.

Serve with rice, quinoa, or in lettuce wraps.

  • Author: Emily Frost
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dinner, Main Dish
  • Method: Stir Fry
  • Cuisine: Asian-Inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1.5 cups
  • Calories: 275
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 580mg
  • Fat: 11g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 10g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 29g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg