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Chicken and Zucchini Stir Fry for a Light Low-Fat Dinner
If you are looking for a low-fat dinner options, you have got to try this delicious chicken and zucchini stir fry!
I have to admit this recipe turned out better than I thought, because I combined ingredients that I had at home in hope to make a nice light dinner that won’t be full of calories, still it would satisfy my nighttime cravings. The combination of flavors is simply mouth-watering and I am sure everyone who tries this chicken and zucchini stir fry, it will become a regular meal on your dinner table!
It won’t take you more than 20 minutes to prepare it, and only a few ingredients that I am sure you have in your kitchen most of the time. Don’t forget this recipe is weight-loss approved as it is low in fat, doesn’t contain weird ingredients and sugars and is perfect for people trying to lose weight, or people on a low-fat diet.
Chicken and Zucchini Stir Fry
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp mirin (sub with dry sherry or sweet marsala wine)
- 1 tsp maple syrup
- 2 tsp sesame oil (or olive oil)
- 1 tbsp canola oil
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tbsp minced ginger
- 1 pound chicken breast sliced in thin slices
- 2 cups zucchini (sliced in half moons)
- sesame seeds (optional for garnish)
- sliced scallions (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- In a big bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, chicken broth, maple syrup, cornstarch, and sesame oil until everything is combined.
- In a big skillet add 1 tbsp of canola oil, heat it through and add the chicken. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side until the chicken is cooked. Set aside.
- Add the garlic and ginger into the skillet and cook for 40-45 seconds until fragrant.
- Add in the sauce and stir well, cook for 1 minute.
- Add in the zucchini and cook for another minute until the zucchini becomes tender.
- Stir in the chicken and cook well to coat everything together.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped scallions.
Will you give this recipe a try? I’d love to hear your thoughts!
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