Name: Easy Chicken and Zucchini Stir Fry
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Ingredients: 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces; 2 medium zucchini, sliced into half-moons; 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated; 3 green onions, sliced; ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; ¼ cup water; ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Description

Easy Chicken and Zucchini Stir Fry is the perfect weeknight dinner when you need something fresh, healthy, and ready in under 30 minutes. This simple stir fry combines tender chicken, crisp zucchini, and a light garlic-ginger sauce that coats every bite beautifully. It’s flavorful without being heavy, making it ideal for busy evenings when you want something satisfying but not complicated.

Ingredients

1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
2 medium zucchini, sliced into half-moons
2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
3 green onions, sliced
¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
1 tablespoon cornstarch
¼ cup water
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

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Instructions

In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, water, cornstarch, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes until fully combined.
Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
Add the chicken in a single layer and cook for 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and cooked through.
Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the skillet.
Add the sliced zucchini and cook for 3–4 minutes, stirring frequently, until tender-crisp.
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet.
Whisk the sauce again, then pour it into the pan.
Cook for 1–2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and coats everything evenly.
Sprinkle sliced green onions over the top.
Serve immediately over rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice.

Notes

Use high heat for best texture. Do not overcrowd the pan. Stir the sauce before adding since cornstarch settles. Zucchini should be cooked just until tender-crisp to avoid excess moisture. Nutrition values are estimates and may vary based on ingredient brands and portion sizes.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Stir Fry
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired