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Teriyaki Chicken Zucchini Stir Fry

This Teriyaki Chicken Zucchini Stir Fry is a delicious and healthy dinner option featuring tender stir-fried chicken, zucchini, and pineapple. A healthy must-try recipe that's both flavorful, nutritious and comes together in one pan.

Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian
Keyword low carb dinner, teriyaki chicken zucchi, zoodle recipe, zoodles with chicken
Prep Time 12 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings 3 servings
Calories 493 kcal
Author Kelly

Ingredients

  • 2 medium pieces boneless skinless, chicken breasts , (about 2/3 lb) cut into strips or chunks
  • salt and black pepper , to taste
  • 2 tbsp avocado oil or olive oi
  • 5-6 medium zucchini , cut into noodles using a spiralizer or a vegetable peeler
  • 1 cup chopped pineapple chunks , fresh, frozen or canned. Leave out for low carb / keto and swap in broccoli instead.

Sauce:

  • 1/4 cup coconut amions , can also substitute with gluten free tamari or low-sodium soy sauce if not soy-free
  • 2-3 tbsp maple syrup , can also sub with coconut sugar, honey or sugar-free maple syrup, allulose or any other low carb sweetener of your choice (use more or less depending on how sweet your preference is)
  • 3 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 garlic cloves , minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated ginger
  • 1 tbsp arrowroot starch / tapioca starch , can also sub with corn starch if preferred or 1/2 tsp xanthan gum for low carb / keto
  • 2 tbsp water , plus more as needed to thin out sauce
  • salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes , to taste; optional

Optional:

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together all the ingredients for the sauce.
  2. In a large bowl, season chicken with salt and pepper and drizzle 1-2 tablespoons of sauce over the chicken. Allow to marinate for 30 minutes.
  3. Heat cooking oil in a large skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until lightly brown, about 1-2 minutes. Add in the pineapple chunks and cook for another 1 minute, until slightly softened. Pour in the remainder of the sauce and turn the heat to high. Allow sauce to bubble and thicken while stirring - about 1-2 minutes - add more water a little at a time (only as needed if the sauce is too thick). Season to taste with salt, black pepper and/or red chili flakes.
  4. *If cooking the zucchini noodles, add into the pan and use tongs to toss and coat with sauce. Cook for 1-2 minutes until zucchini is just tender but still firm. Be careful not to overcook.
  5. Remove from heat and drizzle extra sauce in pan over chicken and serve immediately. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
  6. For meal prep: Divide evenly into lunch containers. Store in fridge for up to four days.

Recipe Notes

*do not overcook for longer than 2 minutes or else noodles will get too soft and mushy. You can also serve the chicken over raw zucchini noodles if desired.

Nutrition Facts
Teriyaki Chicken Zucchini Stir Fry
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 493 Calories from Fat 126
% Daily Value*
Fat 14g22%
Carbohydrates 56g19%
Fiber 5g20%
Protein 38g76%
* Nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy using the WPRM recipe calculator. It is best to make your own calculations to ensure accuracy. We expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.