Easy Chicken and Zucchini Stir-Fry with Crunchy Peanuts

This Easy Chicken and Zucchini Stir-Fry is a quick, nutritious meal that’s perfect for weeknights. With tender chicken, fresh zucchini, and carrots, it’s packed with flavor and texture. The addition of roasted peanuts adds a satisfying crunch, while a simple soy sauce-based marinade keeps everything savory and delicious. This dish is versatile and pairs well with rice, noodles, or even a simple salad, making it a go-to meal when you need something fast and healthy!

Ingredients

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, chopped
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • 2 tbsp groundnut oil, peanut oil, or sesame oil, divided
  • 1 zucchini, sliced into 1/4-inch thick half-moons
  • 1 large carrot, cut into matchsticks
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup roasted peanuts, coarsely chopped
  • 2 green onions, sliced, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chicken:
    • In a large bowl, toss the chopped chicken with cornstarch, garlic powder, and ground ginger until evenly coated.
  2. Cook the Chicken:
    • In a spacious skillet or wok, warm 1 tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat.
    • Add the chicken in a single layer and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through.
    • Move the cooked chicken to a plate and set it aside.
  3. Cook the Vegetables:
  • In the same skillet, add the leftover tablespoon of oil.
  • Toss in the zucchini and carrot, cooking for 3-4 minutes while stirring often until the vegetables are tender but still crisp.
  1. Combine and Season:
    • Add the chicken back into the skillet with the sautéed vegetables
    • Pour the soy sauce over the mixture and stir well, cooking for another 1-2 minutes to coat everything in the sauce.
  2. Add the Peanuts and Garnish:
    • Remove from heat and sprinkle the stir-fry with chopped roasted peanuts.
    • Garnish with sliced green onions.
  3. Serve:
    • Serve the stir-fry warm, with rice or noodles if desired. Enjoy!

    Conclusion

    This Easy Chicken and Zucchini Stir-Fry is a tasty and satisfying meal that comes together in minutes. With its blend of textures and flavors, it’s perfect for a weeknight dinner that everyone will love. Plus, the roasted peanuts add a delightful crunch to each bite, making it a dish you’ll want to make again and again.

    Easy Chicken and Zucchini Stir-Fry

    A quick and easy stir-fry with chicken, zucchini,carrots, and a flavorful soy sauce marinade. Topped with roasted peanuts, thisdish is perfect for a healthy weeknight meal.
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 15 minutes
    Total Time 25 minutes
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Asian-Inspired
    Servings 4
    Calories 323 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, chopped
    • 2 tbsp cornstarch
    • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
    • 1/2 tsp ground ginger
    • 2 tbsp groundnut oil peanut oil, or sesame oil, divided
    • 1 zucchini sliced into 1/4-inch thick half-moons
    • 1 large carrot cut into matchsticks
    • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
    • 1/4 cup roasted peanuts coarsely chopped
    • 2 green onions sliced, for garnish

    Instructions
     

    Prepare the Chicken:

    • In a large bowl, toss the chopped chicken with cornstarch, garlic powder, and ground ginger until evenly coated.

    Cook the Chicken:

    • In a spacious skillet or wok, warm 1 tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat.
    • Add the chicken in a single layer and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through.
    • Move the cooked chicken to a plate and set it aside.

    Cook the Vegetables:

    • In the same skillet, add the leftover tablespoon of oil.
    • Toss in the zucchini and carrot, cooking for 3-4 minutes while stirring often until the vegetables are tender but still crisp.

    Combine and Season:

    • Add the chicken back into the skillet with the sautéed vegetables
    • Pour the soy sauce over the mixture and stir well, cooking for another 1-2 minutes to coat everything in the sauce.

    Add the Peanuts and Garnish:

    • Remove from heat and sprinkle the stir-fry with chopped roasted peanuts.
    • Garnish with sliced green onions.

    Serve:

    • Serve the stir-fry warm, with rice or noodles if desired. Enjoy!
    Keyword Chicken Stir-Fry

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