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C. Motter Cindy

Quick Chicken Zucchini Stir Fry

A fast, healthy, and flavorful stir-fry featuring tender chicken and fresh zucchini in a savory sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 1/4 cup 1/4 cup low sodium
  • soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp 1 tbsp
  • brown sugar or honey
  • 1 tbsp 1 tbsp
  • rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp 1 tsp
  • sesame oil
  • 1 tsp 1 tsp
  • cornstarch
  • pinch pinch optional
  • red chili flakes
  • 1.5 lbs 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless, sliced into bite-sized pieces
  • chicken thighs or breast
  • 2-3 2-3 large, trimmed and sliced into half-moons
  • zucchini do not peel
  • 1 tbsp 1 tbsp or grapeseed oil
  • avocado oil for high smoke point
  • 2 cloves 2 cloves minced
  • garlic
  • 1 tsp 1 tsp freshly grated
  • ginger
  • optional 1/2 cup thinly sliced for extra color and texture
  • 1/2 cup carrots or broccoli florets

Equipment

  • Large Wok or Skillet

Method
 

  1. whisk together all sauce ingredients in a small bowl and set aside. Pat chicken dry and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat avocado oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken in a single layer and sear for 3-4 minutes until golden, then flip and cook 1-2 more minutes. Remove and set aside.
  3. Reduce heat to medium, add garlic and ginger, cook for 30-60 seconds until fragrant. Do not burn.
  4. Add zucchini (and optional veggies) to the pan. Cook 3-5 minutes until tender-crisp.
  5. Return chicken to pan, pour in sauce, and stir until thickened and combined.
  6. Cook 1-2 more minutes, garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 15g

Notes

Use high heat to avoid steaming. For low-carb, substitute soy with coconut aminos and sugar with keto sweetener. Store leftovers in fridge up to 4 days; reheat on stovetop with a splash of water. Zucchini may release moisture in storage.
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