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Chicken Zucchini Stir Fry

This quick Chicken and Zucchini Stir Fry is made with chicken breast, zucchini and an easy stir fry sauce.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 242 kcal
Course: Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine: Asian , Chinese

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce or use gf soy sauce*
  • 1 cup chicken broth*
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons mirin
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil divided
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic 
  • 1 tablespoon minced ginger
  • 1 pound chicken breast (sliced very thinly)
  • 2 cups zucchini (cut 1/4 inch thick half moons (from 1 large zucchini))
  • sesame seeds and scallion for garnish (if desired)

Instructions

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  1. In a large bowl add the soy sauce, chicken broth, cornstarch, mirin, sugar, and sesame oil and whisk until everything is completely dissolved.
  2. In a large skillet add one teaspoon canola oil on medium high heat and cook half the chicken until just cooked through, about 2-3 minutes on each side. Set aside on a plate.
  3. Repeat with the second half of the chicken and an additional teaspoon of oil. Remove the chicken to the plate.
  4. Add in the remaining 1 teaspoon oil, garlic and ginger and cook for 30-45 seconds until very fragrant but not browned.
  5. Stir the garlic and ginger well and add in the sauce, whisking well. Cook the sauce 1 minute, then add in the zucchini and cook for 2 minutes more, until thickened and the zucchini is tender crisp. Remove from heat, add in the chicken and stir well to coat. Garnish with sesame seeds and scallions if desired.

Notes

  • *check labels for gluten-free

Nutrition Information

Serving 1cup Calories 242kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 17g (6%) Protein 28g (56%) Fat 6.5g (10%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 83mg (28%) Sodium 799mg (33%) Fiber 1.5g (6%) Sugar 8g (16%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 242

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cup
Calories 242kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 17g 6%
Protein 28g 56%
Fat 6.5g 10%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 83mg 28%
Sodium 799mg 33%
Fiber 1.5g 6%
Sugar 8g 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.