Chicken Zucchini Stir Fry: The Easy, Flavorful Weeknight Winner
A delicious and easy Chicken Zucchini Stir Fry that is perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups zucchini, sliced
- 1 pound chicken breast, cut into strips
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken strips and cook until browned.
- Add garlic and ginger, stirring for 1 minute.
- Add zucchini and bell pepper, cook for another 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in soy sauce and black pepper, cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- Feel free to add other vegetables such as carrots or snap peas.
- For added flavor, try using sesame oil instead of olive oil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 12 grams
- Saturated Fat: 2 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 10 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 70 mg