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Quick Chicken Zucchini Stir Fry – A Healthy 30-Minute Weeknight Dinner

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A quick and healthy chicken zucchini stir fry with garlic-soy glaze, ready in 30 minutes. Perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced

  • 2 medium zucchini, sliced into half-moons

  • 2 tbsp oil (canola or avocado)

  • 3 garlic cloves, minced

  • 1 tsp fresh grated ginger

  • 1 tbsp soy sauce (for chicken marinade)

  • 1 tsp sesame oil

  • 1 tsp cornstarch

For Stir Fry Sauce:

  • 2 tbsp soy sauce

  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce (or hoisin)

  • ½ tbsp rice vinegar or lime juice

  • 1 tsp sugar or honey

  • 1 tsp cornstarch

  • 2 tbsp water

Instructions

  • Toss chicken with soy sauce, sesame oil, and cornstarch. Let sit 10 minutes.

  • Mix stir fry sauce ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.

  • Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan or wok. Sear chicken for 2–3 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove.

  • Add ½ tbsp oil to the same pan. Stir fry zucchini for 3–4 minutes until tender-crisp.

  • Add garlic and ginger; cook 30 seconds.

  • Return chicken, pour in stir fry sauce, and toss everything together until sauce thickens (1–2 minutes).

  • Serve hot with rice or noodles.

Notes

  • Add red pepper flakes for spice.

  • Use tamari for gluten-free option.

  • Store leftovers in fridge for up to 3 days.

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