Description
This quick and easy Chicken Zucchini Stir Fry is a healthy and flavorful weeknight meal. Tender chicken and zucchini are tossed in a savory sauce for a satisfying dish.
Ingredients
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For the Marinade:
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup light soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons sugar (or honey)
- 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar (optional)
For the Stir Fry:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 3 cloves garlic, smashed
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil
- 1 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- Ground black pepper, to taste (optional)
Instructions
- Marinate Chicken: In a mixing bowl, combine the chicken with the marinade ingredients (cornstarch, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar or honey, and rice wine vinegar, if using). Stir well to coat the chicken. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat Oil: Heat the cooking oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Cook Chicken: Add the smashed garlic and the marinated chicken (including all the marinade) to the hot skillet. Stir-fry for about 2 minutes, or until the chicken is no longer translucent and is mostly cooked through. Immediately remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside on a plate or in a bowl, leaving the sauce in the skillet.
- Cook Zucchini: Add a little more cooking oil to the skillet if it seems dry. Add the sliced zucchini and stir-fry for about 5 minutes, or until the zucchini begins to soften but is still slightly crisp.
- Combine and Finish: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the zucchini. Add the oyster sauce and sprinkle with ground black pepper (if using). Stir-fry everything together for another 2-3 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and the zucchini is tender.
- Serve: Remove from heat and serve immediately.
Notes
- Chicken: You can use chicken breasts instead of thighs, but thighs tend to be more flavorful and moist in stir-fries.
- Soy Sauce: Use low-sodium soy sauce if desired.
- Oyster Sauce: If you don’t have oyster sauce, you can substitute it with hoisin sauce or a mixture of soy sauce and a pinch of sugar.
- Vegetables: Feel free to add other vegetables to this stir-fry, such as bell peppers, onions, broccoli, or carrots.
- Serving Suggestions: This stir-fry is delicious served over rice, noodles, or quinoa.