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20-Minute Garlic Soy Chicken Zucchini Stir Fry

Close-up of glossy chicken zucchini stir fry coated in a dark sauce, garnished with green onions.
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Make this quick and healthy chicken zucchini stir fry for a flavorful weeknight dinner that cooks in under 20 minutes. You get tender chicken and crisp zucchini tossed in a savory garlic soy sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 medium zucchinis, sliced into half-moons
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce (or Tamari for gluten-free)
  • 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon cold water (slurry)
  • Optional garnish: sesame seeds, sliced green onions

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey (or maple syrup), rice vinegar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes. Set the sauce aside.
  2. Heat the oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
  3. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the same skillet. Cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Do not let the garlic burn.
  4. Add the sliced zucchini to the skillet. Stir fry for 3 to 4 minutes until the zucchini is tender-crisp. You want it cooked but still holding its shape.
  5. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the zucchini.
  6. Pour the prepared sauce mixture over the chicken and vegetables. Stir to coat everything.
  7. Pour the cornstarch slurry into the skillet while stirring constantly. Cook for 1 minute until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
  8. Remove from heat immediately. Serve your chicken zucchini stir fry hot, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions if you like.

Notes

  • For a low carb chicken stir fry, substitute the honey with a keto-friendly sweetener like erythritol or skip the sweetener entirely and add a splash more rice vinegar for tang.
  • If you want to add more vegetables, bell peppers or mushrooms cook well alongside the zucchini. Add them when you add the zucchini.
  • This recipe works well for meal prep chicken zucchini. Divide portions into containers once cooled.

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