Zucchini Mushroom Chicken Stir Fry
A comforting stir fry that combines tender chicken, fresh zucchini, and earthy mushrooms, perfect for embracing the flavors of fall.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, sliced into strips
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced into half-moons
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms (such as button or shiitake)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or sesame oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooked rice or noodles, for serving
Instructions
Preparation
- Prepare all your ingredients by slicing the chicken, zucchini, and mushrooms, and mincing the garlic and ginger.
Cooking
- In a large skillet or wok, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the sliced chicken and season with salt and pepper, cooking for about 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the garlic and ginger, cooking until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Toss in the sliced zucchini and mushrooms, stir-frying for about 4-5 minutes until tender yet still crisp.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and add the soy sauce. Toss everything together and cook for an additional minute.
Notes
For optimal stir-frying, use high heat, avoid overcrowding the pan, and feel free to adapt the vegetables used. Consider adding bell peppers, carrots, or broccoli for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5g
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