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Chicken Zucchini Stir Fry

A quick and vibrant stir fry featuring tender chicken, crisp zucchini, and savory soy sauce. Perfect for family dinners or meal prep.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 pieces chicken breasts, sliced Use fresh chicken for best results.
  • 2 medium zucchini, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil For sautéing.
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 piece bell pepper, sliced Can be substituted with other colorful veggies.
  • to taste soy sauce Can substitute with tamari or coconut aminos if avoiding soy.
  • to taste salt and pepper Season to preference.
  • optional sesame seeds for garnish For added crunch.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Grab a large skillet and heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
  2. Add in the sliced chicken and season it generously with salt and pepper. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until the chicken is browned and cooked through.
  3. Toss in the minced garlic and the sliced bell pepper, sautéing them together for another 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add the zucchini and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until tender but still a little crisp.
  5. Drizzle soy sauce over everything, tossing gently to combine all flavors.
  6. Serve warm, garnished with sesame seeds if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gSodium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g

Notes

For added flavor, marinate the chicken in soy sauce and garlic prior to cooking. Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3-4 days or freeze for up to three months.

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