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Easy Chicken Zucchini Stir Fry Recipe

This Easy Chicken Zucchini Stir Fry Recipe is a quick and healthy dinner made with tender chicken, fresh zucchini, colorful vegetables, and savory homemade stir fry sauce. Perfect for easy weeknight meals and healthy chicken zucchini recipes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Main Ingredients
  • 2 chicken breasts sliced thinly
  • 2 medium zucchini sliced into half moons
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced
  • 1 small onion sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger grated
  • 2 tbsp olive oil or sesame oil
  • Stir Fry Sauce
  • ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp water
  • Optional Garnishes
  • Sesame seeds
  • Green onions
  • Red pepper flakes
  • Lime wedges

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, cornstarch, and water. Set aside.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  3. Add sliced chicken and cook for 5–6 minutes until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  4. Add remaining oil to the skillet.
  5. Add zucchini, bell pepper, and onion. Cook for 4–5 minutes until slightly tender but still crisp.
  6. Add garlic and ginger and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  7. Return chicken to the skillet.
  8. Pour stir fry sauce over the mixture and stir well.
  9. Cook for 2–3 minutes until sauce thickens slightly and coats ingredients evenly.
  10. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions if desired.
  11. Serve hot with rice, noodles, or cauliflower rice.

Notes

  • Do not overcook zucchini to maintain crisp texture.
  • Chicken thighs can be used instead of chicken breasts.
  • Great for meal prep and reheats well.
  • Add chili flakes for extra heat.
  • Perfect option for healthy chicken and zucchini recipes.