Description
Chicken Stir Fry with Zucchini and Mushroom is a quick and colorful dish that brings vibrant flavors to your table. Perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, this easy recipe combines tender chicken, crunchy zucchini, and savory mushrooms, all tossed in a delicious garlic-ginger soy sauce. In just a matter of minutes, you can serve up a satisfying meal that will impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 medium zucchini, sliced into half-moons
- 8 oz fresh button mushrooms, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch fresh ginger root, minced
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (canola or peanut)
- Cooked rice or noodles for serving
Instructions
- Prep all ingredients: chop chicken, slice zucchini and mushrooms, mince garlic and ginger.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add chicken pieces in batches; cook until golden brown on all sides.
- Stir in minced garlic and ginger; cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add zucchini and mushrooms; stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until veggies are tender-crisp.
- Pour soy sauce over the mixture while stirring continuously; let simmer for another minute.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles, garnishing with sesame seeds or green onions if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup stir fry (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg