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QUICK ZUCCHINI & CHICKEN STIR FRY

Nutrition per serving: 253 kcal, 9g Fats, 11g Carbs, 30g Protein

QUICK ZUCCHINI & CHICKEN STIR FRY

Recipe by The Weigh We WereCourse: Dinner
Servings

5

servings
Prep time

10

minutes
Cooking time

10

minutes
Calories

253

kcal

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup (60ml) soy sauce (gluten free)

  • 1 cup (240ml) chicken broth

  • 1 tbsp. corn starch

  • 2 tbsp. mirin

  • 1 tbsp. sugar

  • 2 tsp. sesame oil

  • 1 tbsp. coconut oil, divided

  • 1 tbsp. minced garlic

  • 1 tbsp. minced ginger

  • 1 lb (450g) chicken breast, thinly sliced

  • 1 large zucchini, cut in thick half-moons

  • 1 tbsp. sesame seeds

  • 2 tbsp. spring onion, to garnish

Directions

  • In a large bowl add the soy sauce, chicken broth, corn starch, mirin, sugar, and sesame oil and whisk until everything is completely dissolved.
  • In a large skillet, add 2 tsp. coconut oil and the chicken, about 2-3 minutes on each side, on medium-high heat. Then set aside on a plate.
  • Using the same skillet, add in the remaining 1 tsp. of oil, garlic and ginger and sauté for 30-45 seconds until fragrant, but being careful not to burn it.
  • Stir the garlic and ginger well and add in the earlier prepared sauce. Whisk well.
  • Simmer the sauce for 1 minute, then add in the zucchini and continue cooking for 2 more minutes, until thickened and the zucchini is tender-crisp.
  • Remove from the heat, add in the chicken, and stir until well coated. Garnish with sesame seeds and scallions if desired.

Nutrition Facts

5 servings per container


  • Amount Per ServingCalories253
  • % Daily Value *
  • Total Fat 9g 14%
    • Total Carbohydrate 11g 4%
      • Protein 30g 60%

        * The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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