Description
Succulent garlic chicken zucchini noodles stir-fry delivers a wholesome Mediterranean-inspired meal in minutes. Quick preparation and fresh ingredients make this dish a delightful choice for weeknight dinners you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 chicken breasts, thinly sliced
- 2 large zucchini, spiralized
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
Seasonings and Sauces:
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Cooking and Garnish:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
- Grated Parmesan cheese, optional
Instructions
- Prepare zucchini noodles using a spiralizer, creating long, elegant strands. Slice chicken breasts into thin, uniform strips, and chop garlic, onion, and red bell pepper with precision.
- Warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat for approximately 2 minutes. Introduce minced garlic and sliced onion, sautéing until aromatic and slightly translucent.
- Add seasoned chicken strips to the skillet, coating with salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes. Cook for 4-5 minutes, turning occasionally to achieve a golden-brown exterior and ensuring complete internal cooking.
- Incorporate thinly sliced red bell peppers into the skillet, stirring continuously for 2 minutes to maintain vegetable crispness and enhance flavor profile.
- Lower heat to medium. Introduce zucchini noodles, soy sauce, and oyster sauce, gently tossing to integrate ingredients. Cook for 3-4 minutes, allowing zucchini to soften slightly while maintaining a tender-crisp texture.
- Finish the dish by sprinkling fresh chopped parsley over the stir-fry. Optional: Dust with grated Parmesan cheese for an additional layer of richness before serving hot.
Notes
- Swap zucchini noodles with other low-carb vegetables like spaghetti squash or cauliflower rice for variety and different nutrient profiles.
- Pat zucchini noodles dry with paper towels before cooking to prevent excess moisture and ensure a crispier texture in the stir-fry.
- Use tamari or coconut aminos instead of soy sauce for a gluten-free option that maintains delicious umami flavor.
- Quickly cook zucchini noodles to prevent them from becoming mushy and retain their fresh, light texture during the final stir-frying stage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg