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Chicken Zucchini Stir Fry
This quick and easy dinner is a great way to get your family to eat vegetables. The spiralized zucchini looks like noodles. They are tossed in a delicious sauce and seasoned chicken is added to finish them.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 267 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Asian
Ingredients
Chicken and Zucchini "Noodles"
- 2 chicken breasts cut into pieces
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 Tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 medium zucchini spiral
- 1 small red pepper thinly sliced
- 1 green onion thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons cilantro leaves
- sesame seeds for garnish
Sauce
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon finely grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
Instructions
- Cut the chicken breasts into bite sized pieces. Combine the soy sauce with the cornstarch and toss with the chicken breast until coated.
- Heat the olive oil in a saute pan and when it is sizzling hot, cook the breasts for 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Remove the chicken from the pan.
- Use a spiralizer and spiral the zucchinis. You may wish to cut the pieces in half.
- Add the zucchini to a large bowl and heat in the microwave for 1 minute. Check the zucchini for doneness and continue cooking for another 30 to 45 seconds until just tender.
- Combine all the ingredients for the sauce and cook over medium heat for 2 minutes.
- Place the cooked zucchini to the pan the chicken was cooked in, then add back in the chicken and add the red pepper slices. Pour the sauce over the stir fry and toss gently to coat.
- Serve with green onion slices, some cilantro and sesame seeds.
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Notes
- Tips: You can cut your zucchini in long thin slices or half moon shapes for a variety. Add carrots, yellow squash or peppers for added vegetables.
- Storage: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Information
Calories
267kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
73mg
(24%)
Sodium
1.363mg
(0%)
Potassium
570mg
(16%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
192IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
26mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 267
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 267kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 1.363mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 570mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 192IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.