Description
Garlic Chicken Zucchini Noodles Stir Fry delivers a quick, delicious weeknight flavor in 30 minutes. Tender chicken, crisp zucchini noodles, and aromatic garlic come together in a gluten-free, low-carb stir-fry that satisfies without heaviness. A bright lemon-soy glaze adds zing, making this healthy dinner perfect for busy evenings. Ready in under 35 minutes, it’s meal-prep friendly and endlessly adaptable with optional sesame seeds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, sliced
- 3 medium zucchini, spiralized
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp gluten-free soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika
- Salt, to taste
- Optional: red pepper flakes or sesame seeds
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add sliced chicken and season with paprika, pepper, and salt.
- Cook for 5–7 minutes until chicken is golden and cooked through.
- Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in soy sauce and lemon juice.
- Add zucchini noodles and toss gently.
- Cook for 2–3 minutes until zucchini is tender but not mushy.
- Adjust seasoning and remove from heat.
- Garnish if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a gluten-free option, use tamari or gluten-free soy sauce.
- Be careful not to overcook the zucchini to prevent mushiness; they cook quickly.
- If you don’t have a spiralizer, use store-bought zucchini ribbons orシャ sautéed sliced zucchini.
- Finish with sesame seeds or red pepper flakes for extra crunch or heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
Keywords: Garlic Chicken Zucchini Noodles Stir Fry, low-carb, gluten-free, weeknight dinner, chicken, zucchini noodles, stir fry