Chinese-Inspired Chicken with Zucchini and Mushroom Medley

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Simple and healthy recipe with big flavor. Great for a quick weeknight meal. Serve over your favorite rice.

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
2
Yield:
2 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 (5 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces

  • 1 ¼ cups cornstarch, or as needed

  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil

  • 1 tablespoon canola oil

  • 1 (8 ounce) package shiitake mushrooms, sliced

  • 1 (8 ounce) package maitake mushrooms, roughly chopped

  • 2 large zucchini, chopped

  • 1 teaspoon low-sodium soy sauce, or to taste

  • 1 teaspoon chile paste, or to taste

Directions

  1. Put chicken in a zip-top bag with enough cornstarch to lightly coat.

  2. Heat sesame oil and canola oil over medium-high heat until hot. Add chicken and brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove chicken to plate. Add all mushrooms and zucchini, adding extra oil if needed, and brown until tender, about 3 minutes, depending on desired texture. Add chicken back into the pan, then add soy and chile paste to taste. Cook for another 2 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

466 Calories
19g Fat
37g Carbs
39g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 466
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19g 24%
Saturated Fat 3g 14%
Cholesterol 80mg 27%
Sodium 245mg 11%
Total Carbohydrate 37g 13%
Dietary Fiber 6g 22%
Total Sugars 9g
Protein 39g 79%
Vitamin C 60mg 67%
Calcium 67mg 5%
Iron 5mg 26%
Potassium 1450mg 31%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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