Description
Indulge in a quick and delightful Chicken Stir Fry with Zucchini and Mushroom that transforms your weeknight dinner into a gourmet experience. This vibrant dish features tender chicken pieces sautéed with fresh zucchini, earthy mushrooms, and colorful bell peppers, all coated in a savory sauce. Perfect for busy nights, it’s customizable and pairs beautifully with rice or noodles. Your family will love the flavors and aromas that fill the kitchen!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 1 large zucchini, sliced into half-moons
- 8 oz cremini mushrooms, quartered
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced into strips
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch fresh ginger, grated
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Wash and slice zucchini, mushrooms, bell pepper; mince garlic; grate ginger.
- Cook the chicken: Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced chicken and stir-fry until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Add veggies: Toss in zucchini, mushrooms, bell peppers, garlic, and ginger; stir-fry until tender-crisp (3-5 minutes).
- Make the sauce: In a small bowl, mix soy sauce with cornstarch slurry (1 tbsp water + cornstarch). Pour over chicken and veggies.
- Finish cooking: Stir until the sauce thickens slightly (1-2 minutes).
- Serve hot: Garnish with green onions and serve immediately over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 85mg