Description
A delicious and healthy teriyaki chicken zucchini bowls recipe featuring tender marinated chicken, crisp zucchini, and savory Asian flavors. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner that’s both nutritious and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces (1 lb) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 pieces medium zucchinis
- 3 pieces, minced garlic cloves
- 1/2 cup teriyaki sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 stalks, sliced green onions
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
Instructions
- Prep Ingredients: Slice zucchini into half-moons and dice chicken into bite-sized pieces for even cooking
- Marinate Chicken: Combine chicken with teriyaki sauce in a bowl and let sit for at least 15 minutes
- Cook Chicken: Heat sesame oil in skillet over medium-high heat, add marinated chicken and cook 6-8 minutes until browned
- Add Garlic: Stir minced garlic into the pan during the last minute of chicken cooking
- Sauté Zucchini: Remove chicken, add zucchini to same skillet and sauté 3-4 minutes until tender yet crisp
- Combine: Return chicken to skillet with zucchini, drizzle additional teriyaki sauce, toss gently for one minute
- Serve: Serve hot, garnished with sliced green onions and sesame seeds
Notes
- Cut chicken pieces uniformly to ensure even cooking and prevent some pieces from becoming overcooked while others remain underdone
- Don’t overcrowd the pan when cooking chicken as this will cause steaming instead of proper browning and searing
- Keep zucchini slightly crisp by avoiding overcooking – they should be tender but still have a slight bite to them
- Reserve some marinade separately before adding raw chicken if you want extra sauce for serving to avoid cross-contamination
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 285 calories
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: teriyaki chicken zucchini bowls, healthy chicken recipe, Asian chicken bowls, low carb dinner, quick weeknight meal, zucchini recipes