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20-Minute Easy Chicken Zucchini Stir Fry with Garlic-Soy Sauce

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Make this quick, healthy chicken zucchini stir fry for a flavorful weeknight dinner. This one-pan meal uses tender chicken and crisp zucchini with a savory garlic-soy sauce, perfect for busy schedules.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 medium zucchini, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce (or tamari for gluten free)
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water (slurry)
  • Sesame seeds, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prepare the sauce by whisking together the soy sauce, brown sugar (if using), ginger, and black pepper in a small bowl. Set aside.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  3. Add the chicken pieces to the hot skillet. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is browned and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
  4. Add the sliced zucchini to the same skillet. Sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until the zucchini is tender-crisp. Add the minced garlic during the last minute of cooking the zucchini.
  5. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the zucchini.
  6. Pour the prepared sauce mixture over the chicken and vegetables. Stir to combine.
  7. Pour the cornstarch slurry into the skillet while stirring constantly. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken and vegetables.
  8. Remove from heat. Serve immediately, garnished with sesame seeds.

Notes

  • For a low-carb chicken meal, skip serving this over rice or noodles.
  • If you want to add more vegetables, bell peppers or mushrooms cook well alongside the zucchini.
  • Use chicken thighs instead of breast for a richer flavor in your high protein skillet meal.

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