STIR-FRIED CHICKEN, ZUCCHINI AND SQUASH

Stir-Fried Chicken, Zucchini and Squash image

Provided by Texas Spud

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
ground black pepper
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
2 teaspoons butter or 2 teaspoons margarine
1 medium onion, sliced
1/4 teaspoon minced garlic
3/4 lb zucchini, thinly sliced
1/2 lb yellow squash, thinly sliced
1/2 cup shredded carrot
1 lemon, juice and zest of
2 cups cooked rice
1/2 cup walnut halves (optional)

Steps:

Season chicken with pepper to taste.
In large skillet, stir-fry in oil until lightly browned and tender. Remove chicken from pan and set aside.
Add butter to pan and stir-fry onion and garlic until onion is just tender.
Add zucchini, squash, and carrot and stir-fry over medium heat for 3 minutes.
Add chicken and heat through.
Stir in lemon peel, lemon juice and (optional) walnut halves. Toss to mix.
Serve over hot cooked rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 333.7, Fat 7.9, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 80.6, Sodium 175.8, Carbohydrate 35.5, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 5.3, Protein 29.3