Chicken Zucchini Stir Fry
This Chicken Zucchini Stir Fry is a deliciously quick meal that perfectly balances tender marinated chicken and fresh zucchini in a savory sauce. Ideal for busy weeknights or casual get-togethers, this versatile dish is not only flavorful but also packed with nutrition. Enjoy it over rice, noodles, or even as a fresh salad; this recipe is sure to please everyone at the table.
- 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, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 medium zucchini, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, smashed
- 1/4 cup light soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Cooking oil for stir frying
- Optional: Ground black pepper
Instructions
- Marinate chicken with cornstarch, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar (or honey), and optional rice vinegar for 30 minutes.
- Heat cooking oil in a wok over medium-high heat and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add marinated chicken and cook until no longer translucent (about 2 minutes). Remove from pan.
- Stir fry zucchini in the same pan for about 5 minutes until tender.
- Return chicken to the pan, add oyster sauce, and stir everything together for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
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