Chicken Zucchini Stir Fry
A quick and easy Chicken Zucchini Stir Fry, perfect for busy weeknights, combining tender chicken and fresh zucchini in a delicious sauce.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless chicken thighs
- 1 medium zucchini
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup light soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons sugar (or honey)
- 1 tablespoon rice apple vinegar (optional)
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- Ground black pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and marinate with cornstarch, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar (or honey), and rice apple vinegar for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Sauté smashed garlic until fragrant, then add the marinated chicken and cook for about 2 minutes.
- Remove chicken from the pan; add sliced zucchini and stir-fry for 5 minutes until tender.
- Combine chicken with zucchini, add oyster sauce and pepper if desired, and stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes until fully cooked.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles.
Notes
For added flavor, marinate the chicken for a few hours or overnight. You can also add other vegetables like bell peppers or broccoli to enhance the dish.
Find it online: https://comfortkitchenrecipes.com/chicken-zucchini-stir-fry/