Description
A bright, garlicky chicken stir‑fry featuring silky zucchini noodles and a citrus‑soy glaze. Deliciously quick and low‑carb, it’s the ultimate weekday dinner fix.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups zucchini noodles
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Optional 1 tsp chili paste
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper.
- Heat 2 tsp olive oil in a skillet over medium‑high heat and sear chicken until cooked (about 5‑6 min). Set aside.
- Add remaining oil, minced garlic, and soy sauce; sauté until aromatic (~30 sec).
- Add zucchini noodles, stir to coat, and cook 2‑3 min until tender.
- Return chicken to skillet, stir in lemon juice, basil, and parsley; cook 1‑2 min more.
- Serve hot, optional chili paste drizzle for extra heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir‑Fry
- Cuisine: American