Chicken Zucchini Stir Fry
This Chicken Zucchini Stir Fry is a quick and flavorful dish that will brighten up your weeknight dinners. Featuring tender, marinated chicken and fresh zucchini, this wholesome meal comes together in just 40 minutes. Tossed in a savory sauce, it’s a perfect choice for busy families or casual gatherings. Serve it over rice or noodles for a delightful dinner that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
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- 1 lb boneless chicken thighs
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup light soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons sugar (or honey)
- 1 tablespoon rice apple vinegar (optional)
- 3 garlic, smashed
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil
- 1 medium zucchini, cut in half lengthwise and then sliced
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- Ground black pepper, optional
Instructions
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces. In a mixing bowl, combine chicken with cornstarch, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar (or honey), rice vinegar (if using), and smashed garlic. Mix well and marinate for 30 minutes.
- Heat cooking oil in a wok or large pan over medium-high heat.
- Add marinated chicken and garlic to the hot pan; stir-fry for about 2 minutes until the chicken is no longer translucent, then remove from heat.
- If necessary, add more oil and stir-fry sliced zucchini for about 5 minutes until tender.
- Return the chicken to the pan, add oyster sauce, and stir everything together for another 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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