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Chicken Zucchini Noodle Stir Fry

A quick and nutritious stir fry featuring juicy chicken, a rainbow of veggies, and zucchini noodles, making for a light yet satisfying dinner option.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Fusion
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the sauce
  • 1 cup chicken broth or vegetable broth
  • 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce or Tamari sauce
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
  • 1 teaspoon Sriracha sauce optional for spice
For the stir fry
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for sautéing
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed serves as the protein
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper to taste
  • 1 medium carrot, sliced
  • 1 small red onion, sliced
  • 1 cup snap peas
  • 1 cup sliced mushrooms
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 medium zucchini, spiralized as a substitute for traditional noodles

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the broth, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, cornstarch, sesame oil, ginger, and Sriracha sauce. Set aside.
  2. Place a large sauté pan or wok over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil, allowing it to get hot for about a minute.
Cooking
  1. Add the cubed chicken to the pan, cooking and stirring occasionally until the chicken is fully cooked and no longer pink, which will take about 4-5 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside.
  2. Heat the pan again, adding the other tablespoon of olive oil. Add the red bell pepper, carrot, red onion, snap peas, mushrooms, and minced garlic, cooking them while stirring constantly until tender but still crisp, about 4 minutes.
  3. Pour the prepared sauce into the pan and cook, stirring until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Return the chicken to the pan. Stir to combine everything well before gently adding the zucchini noodles and cooking for an additional minute, ensuring the noodles are nicely coated with the sauce.
  5. Serve immediately and enjoy your flavorful chicken zucchini noodle stir fry straight from the pan.

Notes

Use fresh, high-quality vegetables for better flavor. For additional texture, consider adding other vegetables or ingredients, such as crushed red pepper for spice. Prepping ingredients ahead of time will speed up cooking.