Description
Chicken Zucchini Stir Fry is a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken with fresh zucchini and colorful bell peppers, all tossed in a savory sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, this quick recipe takes only 30 minutes from start to finish and delivers a delightful crunch with every bite. Serve it over rice or enjoy it solo for a healthy meal option that’s sure to please the whole family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 3–4 pieces)
- 2 medium fresh zucchini, sliced
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced (any color)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Slice the chicken into bite-sized pieces and chop the zucchini and bell peppers.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces in batches and cook for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
- Add minced garlic and grated ginger to the pan, stirring until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Toss in zucchini and bell peppers; stir-fry for another 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, and honey or maple syrup; pour over the stir-fry.
- Cook for an additional 2 minutes until everything is well-coated and heated through.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For added nutrition, feel free to substitute zucchini with broccoli or snap peas. To spice things up, add chili flakes or toss in some nuts for extra crunch.