Zucchini and Chicken Stir Fry for Easy Dinners
A fast, flavorful stir fry made with tender chicken, crisp zucchini, and a savory garlic-soy sauce. Ready in under 20 minutes — perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast or thighs, sliced
- 2 medium zucchini, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
- 2 tbsp oil (divided)
- 1 tbsp cornstarch (for chicken)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Sauce:
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey or brown sugar
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar or lime juice
- 1 tsp sesame oil (optional)
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water
Instructions
- Toss chicken with cornstarch, salt, and pepper.
- Mix sauce ingredients and set aside.
- Heat 1 tbsp oil in skillet. Sear chicken until golden and cooked. Remove.
- Add more oil, stir-fry zucchini 3–4 minutes. Add garlic and ginger.
- Return chicken, pour in sauce, and stir until thickened.
- Serve hot over rice, noodles, or veggies.
Notes
Add more vegetables or chili flakes for variation. Great for meal prep. Gluten-free with tamari.