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QUICK & EASY Zucchini + Chicken Stir Fry

Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsps avocado oil
  • 1-1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, fat trimmed and cut into ½-inch cubes
  • 1 large yellow onion chopped
  • 3 fresh garlic cloves minced
  • 1 Tbsp fresh ginger minced
  • 1 red chili pepper seeded and chopped
  • 5 medium zucchini cut into chunks
  • 1/4 cup coconut aminos tamari, Braggs liquid aminos, or low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
  • 2 green onions green parts only
  • sesame seeds to garnish

Instructions

  • Heat your avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Season your chicken very lightly with sea salt and pepper then stir fry for about 8 minutes, or until nicely golden brown. Set chicken aside on a plate.
  • In the same preheated skillet, add in the onion, garlic, ginger, and chili. Sauté over medium heat for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add in the zucchini and stir fry for 3-4 minutes, or until crisp-tender.
  • Return the browned chicken back into your skillet then drizzle in the coconut aminos and sesame oil, while stirring constantly.
  • Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
  • Enjoy!