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Quick 20-Minute Garlic Ginger Chicken and Zucchini Stir Fry

Close-up of a bowl filled with glossy chicken zucchini stir fry coated in a dark, savory sauce and sesame seeds.
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Make this easy Chicken Zucchini Stir Fry for a healthy weeknight dinner. Tender chicken and fresh zucchini cook fast in a savory garlic soy sauce, ready in under 20 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 medium zucchinis, sliced into half-moons
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
  • 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon cold water (slurry)
  • Cooked rice or noodles, for serving
  • Green onions, sliced, for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey (or maple syrup), rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Set the sauce aside.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
  3. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the same skillet. Cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Do not let the garlic burn.
  4. Add the sliced zucchini and bell pepper (if using) to the skillet. Stir fry for 3 to 4 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
  5. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the vegetables.
  6. Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken and vegetables. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
  7. Stir the cornstarch slurry again and pour it into the simmering sauce, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens slightly, about 1 minute.
  8. Remove the skillet from the heat immediately.
  9. Serve your savory chicken and zucchini stir fry hot over rice or noodles. Garnish with sliced green onions.

Notes

  • For a low carb chicken stir fry or keto zucchini dinner, serve this dish over cauliflower rice or enjoy it as is.
  • You can substitute chicken thighs for chicken breast if you prefer a richer flavor.
  • If you want a stronger ginger flavor, increase the fresh ginger to 1.5 tablespoons.

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