Candida Diet Friendly Chicken and Zucchini Stir-Fry

Total time30 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time15 min

Candida Diet Friendly Chicken and Zucchini Stir-Fry

Bright, savory, and genuinely satisfying, this stir-fry brings together tender chicken breast and fresh zucchini in a glossy sauce that feels indulgent without a single ingredient that would derail your progress. Stir-fry nights can get complicated when you're avoiding sugar, soy, and vinegars that aren't apple cider — but every component here is chosen with that in mind. Coconut aminos stand in for soy sauce, delivering that deep umami hit without the problematic additives, while a splash of apple cider vinegar and ground turmeric round out the sauce with warmth and a subtle tang. Coconut oil handles the high-heat cooking beautifully, and arrowroot starch thickens everything into a glossy, restaurant-worthy finish. The garlic, ginger, and onion build real depth of flavor, so this never tastes like a compromise meal — it tastes like something you'd genuinely crave. A scatter of fresh herbs over the top pulls it all together and keeps things feeling vibrant and fresh. It's the kind of weeknight dinner that makes sticking to your plan feel surprisingly easy.

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the stir-fry

1 ½ lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced against the grain
3 medium zucchini (about 1 ½ lb total), halved lengthwise and sliced into ½-inch half-moons
1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
3 tbsp coconut oil, divided
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For the sauce

¼ cup coconut aminos
Ingredient note
Coconut aminos is a common stand-in for soy sauce on a candida diet. It does carry a little sugar from coconut sap, but this recipe uses only about 1 tablespoon per serving, which is likely fine.
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp arrowroot starch
½ tsp ground turmeric
½ tsp salt, plus more to taste

For serving

2 scallions, thinly sliced (optional)
2 tbsp fresh cilantro or parsley, roughly chopped (optional)

Instructions

1
In a small bowl, whisk together the coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, arrowroot starch, turmeric, and 1/2 tsp salt until the starch is fully dissolved and no lumps remain. Set aside.
2
Heat 2 tbsp of the coconut oil in a large (12-inch) skillet or wok over high heat until shimmering and just beginning to smoke. Add the chicken in a single layer and cook undisturbed for 3 minutes, until the underside is golden. Flip and cook for another 2–3 minutes, until the chicken is opaque throughout with no pink at the center and reaches 165°F (74°C) on an instant-read thermometer. Transfer to a plate.

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