Description
This Chicken Zucchini Stir Fry is a quick and healthy dish that combines tender chicken with fresh zucchini in a savory sauce. Perfect for a weeknight dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless chicken thigh cut bite sized
- 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 tablespoon cooking oil
- 1 medium zucchini cut in half lengthwise and then sliced
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- Ground black pepper optional
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the chicken thighs with cornstarch, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and rice apple vinegar (if using). Marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Heat cooking oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add smashed garlic and stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the marinated chicken to the skillet and stir-fry until cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the sliced zucchini and oyster sauce to the skillet. Stir-fry for another 3-5 minutes until the zucchini is tender but still crisp.
- Season with ground black pepper if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
For more flavor, consider adding some crushed red pepper flakes or fresh ginger to the stir fry.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: stir frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 285 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg
Keywords: Chicken Zucchini Stir Fry, stir fry recipe, zucchini recipes, chicken recipes, healthy dinner