Chicken Zucchini Stir Fry
Chicken Zucchini Stir Fry is a vibrant and delicious dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep. This quick and easy recipe features tender chicken marinated in a savory sauce, sautéed with fresh zucchini for a wholesome dish everyone will love. In just under 40 minutes, you can enjoy a nutritious meal that’s low in carbs and high in flavor. Customize it with your favorite sauces or serve over rice or noodles for a complete dinner experience.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves four
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless chicken thigh, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 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 cloves garlic, smashed
- 1 medium zucchini, sliced
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the chicken, cornstarch, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, vinegar, and garlic. Marinate for about 30 minutes.
- Heat oil in a wok or large frying pan over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add the marinated chicken and smashed garlic to the pan. Stir fry for about 2 minutes until the chicken is opaque; then transfer to a plate.
- In the same pan, add zucchini and stir fry for roughly 5 minutes until tender.
- Return the chicken to the pan with zucchini, add oyster sauce, and stir fry everything together for another 2-3 minutes.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
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