Stir-Fried Chicken with Zucchini and Mixed Mushrooms
Bite-sized chicken is stir-fried with zucchini and a medley of shiitake and maitake mushrooms, bringing together earthy mushroom flavor, tender vegetables, and a lightly crisp cornstarch coating. Sesame oil, soy sauce, and chile paste add nutty, salty, and gently spicy notes to this quick Chinese-inspired meal, well suited to a weeknight dinner.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Stir-Fried Chicken with Zucchini and Mixed Mushrooms, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 8 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 54
- Heart Health
- 79
- Metabolic
- 57
- Digestive
- 41
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 59
- General Wellness
- 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 for 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate. Add all mushrooms and zucchini, adding extra oil if needed, and brown until tender, about 3 minutes, depending on the desired texture. Return chicken to the pan, then add soy and chile paste to taste. Cook for another 2 minutes.
- Calories 676.46 kcal High 34%
- Protein 38.72 g Good Source 77%
- Carbohydrate 95.0 g 35%
- Total Fat 16.49 g High 21%
- Saturated Fat 1.6 g Moderate 8%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 88.39 mg High 29%
- Sodium 634.33 mg High 28%
- Dietary Fiber 9.01 g Good Source 32%
- Total Sugars 4.74 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 56.34 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 7.21 mg Good Source 40%
- Potassium 1008.45 mg Good Source 21%
- Vitamin A 19.63 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 10.41 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin D 0.2 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Sesame
- Corn 🌽
About This Recipe
Stir Fried Chicken with Zucchini and Mixed Mushrooms is made with 9 ingredients and serves 2. It takes about 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Canola Oil, Chicken Breast, Chili Paste, and Cornstarch. Each serving provides about 676.46 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Stir-Fried Chicken with Zucchini and Mixed Mushrooms made of?
- The main ingredients are Canola Oil, Chicken Breast, Chili Paste, Cornstarch, Mushrooms. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Stir-Fried Chicken with Zucchini and Mixed Mushrooms?
- About 20 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 676.46 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Stir-Fried Chicken with Zucchini and Mixed Mushrooms easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Stir-Fried Chicken with Zucchini and Mixed Mushrooms healthy?
- Stir-Fried Chicken with Zucchini and Mixed Mushrooms has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 676.46 calories and 38.72 g of protein, or 77% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron and potassium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 634.33 mg (28% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.6 g (8% of the Daily Value). It contains Soy, Wheat, Gluten, Sesame and Corn, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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