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Chicken Zucchini Stir Fry

A simple and healthy dish of juicy chicken and fresh zucchini, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the marinade
  • 1 lb boneless chicken thighs
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup light soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 2 teaspoons sugar (or honey)
  • 1 tablespoon rice apple vinegar (optional) Optional for added flavor.
For the stir fry
  • 1 medium zucchini Sliced for cooking.
  • 3 cloves garlic Smashed.
  • 1 tablespoon cooking oil For sautéing.
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • to taste Ground black pepper Optional.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and marinate it with cornstarch, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar (or honey), and rice apple vinegar for at least 30 minutes.
Cooking
  1. Heat oil in a wok over medium-high heat.
  2. Sauté smashed garlic until fragrant, then add the marinated chicken and cook for about 2 minutes.
  3. Remove the chicken from the pan and add sliced zucchini. Stir-fry for 5 minutes until the zucchini is tender.
  4. Combine the chicken with the zucchini. Add oyster sauce and pepper if desired, stir-frying for another 2-3 minutes until everything is fully cooked.
Serving
  1. Serve hot over rice or noodles for a complete meal.

Notes

Make sure to slice the zucchini evenly for consistent cooking. You can add other vegetables like bell peppers or broccoli to enhance the dish's nutrition and flavors. For extra flavor, try using freshly grated ginger along with the garlic. This recipe is a great match if you're looking for quick and easy chicken meals, like air fryer boneless chicken thighs.