Description
Savor the deliciousness of this Chicken Zucchini Stir Fry, a perfect dish for busy weeknights or casual get-togethers. This quick recipe features tender chicken pieces marinated in a rich sauce, combined with fresh zucchini for a delightful crunch. Ready in just 40 minutes, it’s versatile enough to serve over fluffy rice or chewy noodles. With its vibrant flavors and satisfying textures, this stir fry is sure to impress your family and friends while being nutritious and easy to customize.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 medium zucchini, sliced
- 1/4 cup light soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 3 garlic cloves, smashed
- Cooking oil for frying
- Optional: Ground black pepper and fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a mixing bowl, combine chicken with soy sauce, cornstarch, sesame oil, sugar (or honey), vinegar (if using), and smashed garlic. Mix well and let it sit for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare the Pan: Heat a wok or large frying pan over medium-high heat with cooking oil.
- Cook the Chicken: Add the marinated chicken along with the marinade to the hot pan. Stir-fry for about 2 minutes until no longer translucent.
- Stir Fry Zucchini: Add sliced zucchini and stir-fry for around 5 minutes until tender.
- Combine Ingredients: Return the cooked chicken to the pan, add oyster sauce, and season with black pepper if desired. Stir everything together for another 2-3 minutes.
- Serve: Remove from heat and enjoy immediately over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg