Description
This Ground Chicken and Zucchini Stir Fry is a quick, flavorful, and healthy weeknight meal made with lean ground chicken, fresh zucchini, and a savory Asian-inspired sauce. Light yet satisfying, it delivers the perfect balance of protein, vegetables, and bold flavor. Ideal for busy nights, this stir fry comes together in under 30 minutes and can be easily customized with your favorite veggies and spices.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Stir Fry
- 1 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 3–4 zucchini (about 4 cups), diced
- ½ onion, sliced
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt (divided)
- ¼ tsp black pepper
For the Sauce
- ½ cup coconut aminos (or low-sodium soy sauce)
- ⅓ cup water
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- ½ tsp chili powder
- 2 tsp cornstarch or arrowroot powder
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add zucchini and onion; sauté 5–7 minutes until slightly tender.
- Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Remove vegetables to one side of pan.
- Add ground chicken to the empty space in the skillet.
- Season with remaining salt and pepper. Cook until browned and fully cooked (about 6–8 minutes).
- Mix chicken and vegetables together in the pan.
- In a small bowl, whisk together all sauce ingredients.
- Pour sauce into skillet and stir well.
- Cook 2–3 minutes until sauce thickens and coats everything evenly.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- Slice zucchini evenly for best texture
- Don’t overcook zucchini to keep slight crunch
- Add chili flakes for extra spice
- You can double the sauce for a saucier dish
- Great for meal prep lunches
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: stir frying
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 9 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
Keywords: Ground Chicken and Zucchini Stir Fry, stir fry, ground chicken recipe, zucchini recipe, healthy dinner