Simple Chicken Zucchini Stir Fry
A quick and healthy stir fry featuring tender chicken breast and colorful vegetables, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, sliced
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooked rice or noodles for serving
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the sliced chicken to the skillet and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Toss in the minced garlic and sliced bell pepper, sautéing for an additional 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the zucchini slices to the mix, then pour in the soy sauce, stirring well.
- Continue cooking for another 3-4 minutes, or until the zucchini is tender yet crisp.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the chicken stir fry hot over a bed of cooked rice or noodles.
Notes
Feel free to swap out zucchini for other seasonal vegetables or use low-sodium soy sauce for a healthier option. For added crunch, sprinkle sesame seeds or garnish with fresh herbs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg