Description
A quick and healthy Chicken Zucchini Stir Fry recipe perfect for busy weeknights, packed with vibrant vegetables and lean protein.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: sesame seeds and green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken and cook until browned and cooked through (about 5-7 minutes).
- Stir in the minced garlic and sauté until it’s fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Toss in the zucchini and bell peppers, cooking until they’re tender (approximately 3-5 minutes).
- Pour in the soy sauce and stir everything to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions if desired.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken with tofu or a plant-based protein. This dish is great for meal prep and lasts 3-4 days in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg