Description
Teriyaki Chicken Zucchini Bowls are a flavorful and healthy dish that combines tender chicken, fresh zucchini, and a savory teriyaki sauce in just 30 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep, this low-carb dish is easy to customize to fit your dietary needs. Serve it as is for a satisfying dinner or pair it with steamed vegetables for an added nutritional boost.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 medium zucchini, sliced
- 1/2 cup teriyaki sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat grill or skillet over medium-high heat and add sesame oil.
- Slice chicken into bite-sized pieces; season with salt and pepper.
- Cook chicken in the hot skillet for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
- Add sliced zucchini and stir-fry for another 4-5 minutes until tender yet crisp.
- Pour teriyaki sauce over chicken and zucchini; simmer for a couple of minutes until heated through.
- Serve in bowls; garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg