Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into thin strips
- 3 medium zucchinis, spiralized
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup carrots, julienned
- 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons green onions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add the sliced chicken and season with salt and black pepper.
- Stir-fry the chicken for about 5 to 7 minutes until fully cooked and lightly golden.
- Remove the cooked chicken from the pan and set aside.
- Add another tablespoon of olive oil to the same pan.
- Sauté the minced garlic over medium heat until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the sliced red bell pepper and julienned carrots.
- Stir-fry the vegetables for 3 to 4 minutes until they begin to soften.
- Whisk together the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl.
- Return the cooked chicken to the pan with the vegetables.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken and vegetables and stir to combine.
- Cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes to let the sauce thicken slightly.
- In another pan, heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the spiralized zucchini noodles and sauté for about 2 minutes until tender but still slightly firm.
- Combine the zucchini noodles with the chicken and vegetable stir-fry, tossing until everything is well coated in the sauce.
- Remove from heat and garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
Use pre-spiralized zucchini to cut prep time. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg