Easy Chicken Zucchini Saute Recipes

ZUCCHINI STIR FRY

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the chicken, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar, and 1 teaspoon granulated sugar. Set aside while you prep the remaining ingredients.
• In a small bowl or large liquid measuring cup, stir together the remaining 3 tablespoons soy sauce, remaining 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar, remaining 1 teaspoon sugar, the ginger, garlic, water, cornstarch, and red pepper flakes. Set aside.
• Trim off the ends of the zucchini. Cut in half lengthwise, then place the flat, cut sides on the counter. Slice crosswise into ¼-inch thick half moons. Thinly slice the onion.
• In a wide skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the chicken and its marinating liquid. Saute until the chicken is golden brown on the outsides and fully cooked through, about 3 to 4 minutes. Remove to a plate.
• Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Add the onion. Cook until tender and beginning to brown, 4 to 5 minutes.
• Give the sauce one more stir, then add it to the pan. Let cook 30 seconds, then add the sliced zucchini. Cook just until the zucchini begins to soften, about 3 minutes more.
• Remove from the heat, then stir in the reserved chicken. Serve hot with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and green onion as desired.

EASY CHICKEN ZUCCHINI SAUTE

Steps:

• About 45 minutes before serving, thickly slice mushrooms and zucchini, chop onion.
• in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat, in 1 tablespoon hot olive oil, cook zucchini until tendercrisp and lightly browned; remove to plate.
• In same skillet, in 1 more tablespoon hot oil, cook mushrooms until browned; remove to bowl.
• Coat chicken with flour. In same skillet, in 2 tablespoons hot oil, cook chicken until lightly browned and juices run clear when pierced, about ten minutes. Remove to bowl with mushrooms.
• In skillet drippings over medium heat, cook onion until tender and browned. Stir in 1/2 cup water.
• Return chicken mixture to skillet; add tomatoes, vinegar, and salt. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low; simmer uncovered for 5 minutes.
• Add zucchini and heat.

EASY RAMEN WITH CHICKEN AND TERIYAKI SAUCE

Steps:

• Add 4 cups water to a skillet and bring to a boil. Add ramen and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, melt butter in another skillet over medium heat. Add carrots, zucchini, and onion and saute until vegetables have softened, about 5 minutes. Add shredded chicken, teriyaki sauce, salt, and pepper and cook until heated through and sauce has thickened, 3 to 5 minutes.
• Drain ramen and add to the vegetable and chicken mixture. Toss and add more teriyaki as needed.

EASY CHICKEN WITH MUSHROOMS AND ZUCCHINI IN CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat and cook chicken until slightly browned, stirring frequently, 5 to 7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and transfer to a plate. Cover with foil or a bowl to keep warm.
• Heat olive oil in the same skillet over medium heat and cook green onions until soft, about 2 minutes. Add zucchini slices and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add mushrooms and stir to combine. Return chicken to the skillet and sprinkle with flour. Stir in cream and cook until sauce has thickened, 3 to 5 minutes. Sprinkle with chopped parsley.