Description
A quick and nutritious high-protein chicken and zucchini stir-fry packed with flavor and perfect for a healthy meal.
Ingredients
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
2 medium zucchinis, sliced into half-moons
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 red bell pepper, sliced into thin strips
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the chicken pieces to the skillet and season with salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika.
Cook the chicken for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fully cooked and lightly browned. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the sliced onion and red bell pepper. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until they start to soften.
Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the sliced zucchini to the skillet and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until tender but still crisp.
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and pour in the chicken broth, soy sauce, and lemon juice.
Stir everything together and cook for 2 more minutes to combine flavors and heat through.
Remove from heat and sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes