Description
Chicken Zucchini Stir Fry is a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken, fresh zucchini, and colorful bell peppers in a savory sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this quick stir fry is both satisfying and nutritious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb), sliced thinly
- 2 medium zucchinis, chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup bell peppers (any color), chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp cold water
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by slicing the chicken and chopping the vegetables.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, chicken broth, garlic, ginger, and cornstarch mixture until smooth.
- Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken in a single layer and cook for about 5 minutes until golden brown.
- Add zucchini and bell peppers to the pan. Stir-fry for another 5 minutes until veggies are crisp-tender.
- Pour the prepared sauce over the stir fry and stir until everything is well coated and bubbling. Cook for an additional minute to thicken slightly.
- Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 90mg