Savory Easy Zucchini Mushroom Chicken Stir Fry in 20 Minutes
Experience quick culinary delight with Savory Easy Zucchini Mushroom Chicken Stir Fry in 20 Minutes—perfect for busy nights. Try it today!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchinis
- 8 ounces cremini or button mushrooms
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 2 stalks green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (for slurry)
Instructions
- Prepare zucchini by slicing into half-moons. Slice mushrooms thinly and chop chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, combine chicken with soy sauce, garlic, and ginger; marinate for at least 10 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken in a single layer and cook until golden brown (about 5-6 minutes).
- Flip chicken and cook for an additional 4-5 minutes until fully cooked. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, add garlic and ginger; sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add zucchini and mushrooms; stir-fry for approximately 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Return chicken to the skillet; mix well with vegetables.
- Combine cornstarch with water to form a slurry; add to stir fry and cook for another minute until sauce thickens.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 9 grams
- Saturated Fat: 1 gram
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 22 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 38 grams
- Cholesterol: 90 mg