ZUCCHINI MUSHROOM CHICKEN STIR FRY

Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 15 mins | Servings: 4

This one-skillet zucchini mushroom chicken stir fry is loaded with amazing flavours and ready in less than twenty minutes. It’s super easy and quick to throw together using only a few pantry essentials. Tastes incredibly good and way better than take-out!

INGREDIENTS :

• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tbsp minced garlic
• 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized cubes (you can also use boneless, skinless chicken thighs)
• 8 oz. white button mushrooms, sliced
• 2 tbsp cornstarch
• 1/2 tbsp fresh minced ginger OR 1/2 tsp ground ginger
• 3 tbsp gluten-free low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 2 tsp sugar
• 1 zucchini, sliced into 1/4” thick half-moons
• sprinkle of toasted sesame seed oil, for garnish, optional
• scallions, for garnish
• sesame seeds, for garnish

DIRECTIONS :

Step 1: In a bowl, place the pieces of chicken and sprinkle with cornstarch. Toss the chicken to coat.

Step 2: In a large skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the pieces of chicken to the skillet/wok and cook for about 6 to 8 minutes, or until both sides are browned and completely cooked. When done, take the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.

Step 3: In the same skillet, add garlic and ginger. Adjust the heat to medium-low and cook for about 20 seconds, stirring until aromatic.

Step 4: Adjust the heat to medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms and zucchini to the skillet and cook for about 4 minutes, stirring often until fork tender and browned.

Step 5: Place the soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sugar in a small mixing bowl. Mix well until combined.

Step 6: Return the chicken to the skillet, then add the prepared soy sauce mixture. Toss to coat the chicken and veggies and continue to cook for another 30 seconds to 1 minute until heated through and the sauce has thickened a bit.

Step 7: Take the skillet/wok off the heat and sprinkle everything with some sesame oil and sesame seeds.

Step 8: Serve immediately garnished with scallions. Enjoy!

Notes:

WW FREESTYLE POINTS: 3
NET CARBS: 10

TO THE STORE LEFTOVERS:

In an airtight container, keep the completely cooled chicken and store it in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts:

Amount Per Serving (6 ounces): Calories 246, Calories from Fat 90, Fat 10g15%, Saturated Fat 6g30%, Cholesterol 73mg24%, Sodium 670mg28%, Potassium 756mg22%, Carbohydrates 11g4%, Fiber 1g4%, Sugar 5g6%, Protein 27g54%, Vitamin A 132IU3%, Vitamin C 12mg15%, Calcium 20mg2%, Iron 1mg6%