Stir-Fried Chicken, Zucchini and Squash

• boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips↗4
• ground black pepper↗
• vegetable oil↗2 teaspoons
• butter or 2 teaspoons margarine↗2 teaspoons
• medium onion, sliced↗1
• minced garlic1⁄4 teaspoon
• zucchini, thinly sliced3⁄4 lb
• yellow squash, thinly sliced↗1⁄2 lb
• shredded carrot1⁄2 cup
• lemon, juice and zest of↗1
• cooked rice↗2 cups
• walnut halves (optional)↗1⁄2 cup

  (optional)

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Season chicken with pepper to taste.

2. 2

   In large skillet, stir-fry in oil until lightly browned and tender. Remove chicken from pan and set aside.

3. 3

   Add butter to pan and stir-fry onion and garlic until onion is just tender.

4. 4

   Add zucchini, squash, and carrot and stir-fry over medium heat for 3 minutes.

5. 5

   Add chicken and heat through.

6. 6

   Stir in lemon peel, lemon juice and (optional) walnut halves. Toss to mix.

7. 7

   Serve over hot cooked rice.