Recipe: Summer Squash With Broccoli & Chicken Stir-Fry

Nothing says summer like summer squash - and this time of year, many gardeners are inundated with it! Here is another recipe to help you use up the bounty. This simple stir-fry abounds with healthy vegetables, and the addition of turmeric fights inflammation and is good for blood flow. (Be sure to check out Wednesday's recipe for another stir fry with zucchini!)

Summer Squash Duo With Broccoli And Chicken Stir-Fry

Ingredients:

Summer squash. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

3 Tbsp. high heat oil (peanut, coconut, macadamia)
4 boneless-skinless chicken breasts, cubed bite size
2 medium zucchini squash, sliced thin
4 small yellow squash, sliced thin
2 medium onions, sliced into thin strips
10 oz. fresh or frozen broccoli, chopped
1 tsp. fresh minced garlic
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. turmeric
1 tsp. thyme

Directions:

• In a wok or large heavy skillet, heat the oil until sizzling hot.
• Add chicken to the wok, and cook quickly, stirring constantly until the chicken is almost cooked through.
• Add the vegetables and cook quickly, stirring constantly, until just starting to soften, then sprinkle with the seasonings, stir and cook until chicken is done and vegetables are crisp-tender. 
• Serve immediately.