Healthy Easy Zucchini Noodle Stir Fry (Printable Version)

Low-carb stir fry featuring tender chicken, zucchini noodles, and vibrant vegetables tossed in an Asian-inspired sauce.

# Ingredient List:

→ Protein

01 - 1.1 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced

→ Vegetables

02 - 3 medium zucchini, spiralized into noodles
03 - 1 large red bell pepper, thinly sliced
04 - 2 medium carrots, julienned
05 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
08 - 2 green onions, sliced for garnish

→ Sauce

09 - 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
10 - 1 tablespoon sesame oil
11 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
12 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
13 - 1 teaspoon cornstarch, optional for thickening
14 - 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes, optional for heat

→ Oil & Seasonings

15 - 1 tablespoon olive oil or neutral cooking oil
16 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

# How to Make:

01 - In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, cornstarch if using, and chili flakes. Set aside.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add sliced chicken, season lightly with salt and pepper, and stir-fry for 4 to 5 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove chicken to a plate and set aside.
03 - In the same skillet, add garlic, ginger, and onion. Stir-fry for 1 minute until fragrant.
04 - Add carrots and bell pepper. Stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes until just tender.
05 - Add zucchini noodles and stir-fry for 1 to 2 minutes, just until they begin to soften while maintaining texture.
06 - Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Pour in the sauce and toss everything together for 1 to 2 minutes, allowing the sauce to coat and slightly thicken.
07 - Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Remove from heat and serve immediately, garnished with sliced green onions.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Ready in 30 minutes from start to finish, making it perfect for weeknight dinners when time is tight.
  • The zucchini noodles stay pleasantly crisp if you time it right, which means you skip that sad, soggy-pasta feeling.
  • It's naturally low-carb without tasting like you're missing anything, thanks to the savory sauce that coats every bite.
02 -
  • Overcooking zucchini noodles by even one minute transforms them from crisp to watery, so watch them like a hawk and pull them off heat the moment they soften.
  • Spiralizing the zucchini right before cooking makes all the difference; prepping them ahead means they'll weep water that dilutes your sauce.
03 -
  • Thinly slice your chicken and get your skillet screaming hot so the chicken develops a golden crust and cooks through quickly, preventing dry results.
  • Taste as you season; the soy sauce, sesame oil, and any sauce additions are salty, so hold back on table salt and adjust at the end instead.
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