Savory Easy Zucchini Mushroom Chicken Stir Fry in 20 Minutes
Savory Easy Zucchini Mushroom Chicken Stir Fry in 20 Minutes is a quick and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken, fresh zucchini, and earthy mushrooms for a delicious meal ready in no time. This one-pan stir fry is perfect for busy weeknights, providing a healthy option packed with protein and veggies. With just 20 minutes of cooking, you can easily whip up this satisfying dish, making it ideal for family dinners or meal prep. Plus, its versatility allows you to customize the ingredients based on what you have on hand, ensuring it fits any dietary preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchinis
- 8 ounces mushrooms (cremini or button)
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- Optional: sesame oil and oyster sauce
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by washing and slicing zucchinis and mushrooms, cutting chicken into bite-sized pieces, and mincing garlic and ginger.
- Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat with vegetable oil until shimmering.
- Add chicken and stir-fry for 5-7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Push chicken to one side, add zucchini and mushrooms to the other side of the skillet, stir-frying until tender yet crisp (about 3-4 minutes).
- Mix in garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and optional sauces.
- Create a cornstarch slurry with water; add to the pan while stirring until thickened.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles, garnished with chopped green onions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 75mg