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Quick One-Pan Garlic Soy Chicken Zucchini Stir Fry

A close-up of a white bowl filled with glistening chicken zucchini stir fry, garnished with sesame seeds and scallions.
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This recipe delivers a healthy weeknight dinner using chicken breast and fresh zucchini. It is a simple, one-pan meal featuring a savory garlic soy sauce, ready in under 25 minutes, making it ideal for fast family dinners or meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, water, honey, sesame oil, and cornstarch (if using). Set aside.
  2. Heat the oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  3. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the same skillet. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Add the sliced zucchini to the skillet. Stir fry for 3-5 minutes until the zucchini is crisp-tender. Do not overcook; you want it to retain some texture.
  5. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet.
  6. Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken and zucchini. Toss everything together quickly to coat. If the sauce is too thin, let it simmer for 1 minute until it thickens slightly. Add red pepper flakes now if you want heat.
  7. Remove from heat immediately. Serve this easy weeknight chicken dinner hot, optionally over rice or cauliflower rice for a low carb chicken stir fry option.

Notes

  • For meal prep suitability, store the stir fry components separately from rice or noodles if you plan to reheat later.
  • To make this a low carb chicken stir fry, serve over cauliflower rice or enjoy as is.
  • If you prefer a teriyaki chicken zucchini flavor, substitute 1 tablespoon of the soy sauce with 1 tablespoon of teriyaki sauce in the sauce mixture.

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