Chicken Zucchini Stir Fry
Experience the delightful flavors of Chicken Zucchini Stir Fry, a quick and healthy dish that brings tender chicken and fresh zucchini together in a savory sauce. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, taking just 40 minutes to prepare. The harmonious blend of soy sauce, garlic, and sesame oil creates an irresistible marinade that enhances the chicken’s flavor while allowing the vibrant zucchini to shine. Enjoy it over rice or noodles, or on its own for a lighter meal. Customize with your favorite veggies to make this stir fry truly your own!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless chicken thighs
- 1 medium zucchini
- 1/4 cup light soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- cooking oil
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons sugar (or honey)
Instructions
- Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and marinate with cornstarch, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar (or honey), and smashed garlic for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat cooking oil in a wok over medium-high heat; sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add marinated chicken and cook until no longer translucent; set aside.
- Stir fry sliced zucchini until tender.
- Return the chicken to the pan, add oyster sauce, combine well, and stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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