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Easy Chicken and Zucchini Stir Fry
Easy to make chicken stir fry recipe made with lean chicken breast, zucchini, and carrots, with a ginger garlic seasoning.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 287 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Chinese , American
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts chopped
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 2 tbsp groundnut oil peanut oil, or sesame oil, divided
- 1 zucchini sliced into 1/4-inch thick half-moons
- 1 large carrot cut into matchsticks
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup roasted peanuts coarsely chopped
- 2 green onions sliced, to garnish
Instructions
- Chop the chicken into bite-size pieces and coat it with cornstarch, garlic, and ginger powder.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir-fry the chicken for 6-8 minutes, or until browned and cooked through. Stir in the soy sauce, then set aside.
- To the same pan, heat the remaining oil and stir fry the zucchini and carrots for 3-5 minutes.
- Stir in the peanuts and return the chicken back to the pan.
- Garnish with green onions and enjoy!
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Notes
- You may use different veggies than zucchini and carrots. If you like yellow zucchini instead of green ones you can use those as well.
- Instead of chicken, you may use shrimp or any other protein of choice.
- Best to use chicken breasts instead of chicken thighs since they are leaner. But if you prefer using thighs go right ahead. Nutrition values change.
- Serve with rice or pasta. For a healthier low carb option, serve this chicken stir-fry with Cauliflower rice or Zucchini Noodles.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge. You may also freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Information
Calories
287kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
28g
(56%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
73mg
(24%)
Sodium
720mg
(30%)
Potassium
729mg
(21%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
3199IU
(64%)
Vitamin C
12mg
(13%)
Calcium
36mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 287
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 287kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 720mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 729mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 3199IU | 64% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.