Description
Quick, healthy, and full of flavor, this Chicken Zucchini Stir Fry is your new go-to for busy weeknights. Juicy chicken strips and crisp-tender zucchini get tossed in a garlicky, savory sauce that’s better than takeout.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken thighs or breasts
- 2 medium zucchini
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch fresh ginger, minced
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp brown sugar or honey
- 1 tsp red chili or chili flakes (optional)
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp water
Instructions
- Slice chicken into thin strips and marinate with 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp cornstarch, and 1/2 tsp sesame oil for 10–15 minutes.
- Slice zucchini into 1/4-inch thick half-moons and set aside.
- In a bowl, mix remaining soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, water, and sesame oil to make the sauce.
- Heat 1 tbsp oil in a wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Add remaining oil to the pan, sauté garlic and ginger for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add zucchini and stir-fry for 3–4 minutes until slightly tender but still crisp.
- Return chicken to the pan, pour in the sauce, and toss to coat. Let it cook for another 1–2 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Turn off the heat. Garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, and chili flakes if using. Serve hot.
Notes
- This dish is great for meal prep. <liFeel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or carrots.
- Adjust the spice level to your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 90mg