PrintZucchini Mushroom Chicken Stir Fry
A quick and healthy skillet stir-fry with zucchini, mushrooms, and chicken in a savory garlic-ginger soy sauce. This low-carb meal is perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Total Time: 35 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
- 1 medium zucchini, sliced
- 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Optional: red pepper flakes for heat
- Optional: sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken pieces, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- Add minced garlic and ginger to the skillet and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add sliced zucchini and mushrooms to the skillet. Stir-fry for 5-7 minutes, until vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Pour the sauce over the chicken and vegetables.
- Stir well to coat everything evenly. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until the sauce has thickened slightly.
- If desired, add red pepper flakes for a touch of heat.
- Serve immediately, garnished with sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
- This recipe is easily adaptable. Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or broccoli.
- For a gluten-free option, use tamari instead of soy sauce.
- This dish pairs well with cauliflower rice for an even lower-carb meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg