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Quick Chicken Zucchini Stir Fry – 5-Minute Delight

Quick Chicken Zucchini Stir Fry: Whip Up Dinner in Just 5 Minutes


  • Total Time: 50
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

Quick Chicken Zucchini Stir Fry is a swift and delicious meal that brings together tender chicken and crisp zucchini in just five minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights!


Ingredients

Scale

1 pound boneless

skinless chicken breast

thinly sliced

2 medium zucchinis

sliced into half-moons

2 tablespoons soy sauce

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 cloves garlic

minced

1 teaspoon fresh ginger

minced

Salt and pepper to taste

Optional: Sesame seeds for garnish

Optional: Green onions

chopped for garnish


Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add garlic and ginger, sautéing until fragrant.
  • Add the sliced chicken breast, cooking until browned and cooked through.
  • Stir in the zucchini and soy sauce, cooking for another 2-3 minutes until the zucchini is tender but still crisp.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve hot, optionally garnished with sesame seeds and green onions.

Notes

For a kick, add some red pepper flakes. You can substitute chicken with tofu for a vegetarian option.

  • Prep Time: 20
  • Cook Time: 30
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: stir-frying
  • Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1¼ cups
  • Calories: 245 kcal
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 480 mg
  • Fat: 9 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6.5 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 6 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 34 g
  • Cholesterol: 85 mg

Keywords: Quick Chicken Zucchini Stir Fry, 5-Minute Recipe, Easy Stir Fry, Healthy Dinner, Chicken Recipe