Chicken Zucchini Stir Fry Recipe
This Chicken Zucchini Stir Fry is a quick and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken, crisp zucchini, and a savory-sweet sauce. Perfect for a weeknight dinner!
- Author: Maya
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Low Calorie
For the Stir Fry:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast (or thighs), thinly sliced
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced into half-moons
- 1 red bell pepper (optional), sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (for stir-frying)
For the Sauce:
- 2 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce (optional, for richness)
- 1 tbsp honey or brown sugar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- Sesame seeds and green onions, for garnish
- Prep the Ingredients: Slice chicken and veggies. Mince garlic. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey, and sesame oil.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until golden and fully cooked (5–6 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- Cook the Veggies: Add remaining oil. Sauté zucchini and bell pepper until just tender, about 3–4 minutes. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds more.
- Combine and Sauce: Return chicken to the pan. Pour in the sauce and toss to coat. Cook for 1–2 more minutes, until everything is heated through and well coated.
- Serve: Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve hot over rice, noodles, or as-is!
Notes
- You can customize this stir-fry with your favorite vegetables like broccoli, snap peas, or mushrooms.
- Adjust the sweetness and saltiness of the sauce to suit your taste preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: chicken stir fry, zucchini stir fry, Asian stir fry