Chicken Zucchini Stir Fry
Discover the vibrant flavors of this Chicken Zucchini Stir Fry, a quick and nutritious dish that will elevate your weeknight dinners. Combining tender chicken with fresh zucchini in a savory marinade, this delightful stir fry is not only easy to prepare but also packed with protein and essential nutrients. In just 40 minutes, you can serve up a colorful meal that’s sure to impress family and friends. Whether enjoyed over rice, tossed with noodles, or wrapped in lettuce leaves, this versatile dish is perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless chicken thighs
- 1 medium zucchini
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup light soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons sugar (or honey)
- 1 tablespoon rice apple vinegar (optional)
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- Ground black pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and marinate with cornstarch, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar (or honey), and rice apple vinegar for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Sauté smashed garlic until fragrant, then add marinated chicken and cook for about 2 minutes.
- Remove chicken from pan; add sliced zucchini and stir-fry for 5 minutes until tender.
- Combine chicken with zucchini, add oyster sauce and pepper if desired, stir-frying for another 2-3 minutes until fully cooked.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (210g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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