Easy Weeknight Chicken Stir-Fry: Zesty Garlic-Zucchini Delight
This easy weeknight chicken stir-fry combines tender chicken with fresh zucchini in a savory garlic sauce, perfect for a quick dinner.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Low-carb
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 medium zucchini, sliced
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Heat vegetable oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Stir in the garlic and ginger, cooking for another minute.
- Add the zucchini and cook until tender.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, water, and black pepper.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken and vegetables, stirring to coat.
- Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles.
Notes
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or carrots for added color and nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Easy Weeknight Chicken, Zucchini Stir-Fry, Garlic Sauce, Quick Dinner