20-Minute Chicken Zucchini Stir Fry
A quick and easy chicken and zucchini stir fry in a savory garlic-soy sauce, perfect for a weeknight meal or meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Total Time: 20 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional, for thicker sauce)
- Cooked rice or cauliflower rice, for serving
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce and honey. If using cornstarch, whisk it in until smooth.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken pieces and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add zucchini and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook for another 3-5 minutes, until zucchini is tender-crisp.
- Pour the soy sauce mixture over the chicken and zucchini. Stir to coat everything.
- If using cornstarch, cook for 1-2 minutes more, stirring, until the sauce thickens.
- Serve immediately over rice or cauliflower rice.
Notes
- For a gluten-free meal, use tamari instead of soy sauce.
- Add other vegetables like bell peppers or broccoli for extra nutrients.
- This stir fry is great for meal prep; portion into containers with rice for easy lunches.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg