Chicken Zucchini Stir Fry Recipe
This Chicken Zucchini Stir Fry recipe is a quick and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken thigh pieces with fresh zucchini in a savory sauce. It’s a perfect meal for busy weeknights when you want something delicious and healthy on the table fast.
- Author: Rita
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten Free
For the Chicken Marinade:
- 1 lb boneless chicken thigh, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup light soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons sugar (or honey)
- 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar (optional)
- 3 garlic cloves, smashed
For Stir Fry:
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil
- 1 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- Ground black pepper, to taste (optional)
- Prepare the Chicken: Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces. In a mixing bowl, combine the chicken with cornstarch, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, rice wine vinegar, and smashed garlic. Let marinate for 30 minutes.
- Stir Fry: Heat cooking oil in a pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add garlic and marinated chicken, stir-fry for about 2 minutes until chicken is cooked. Remove chicken from the pan and set aside.
- Cook the Zucchini: Add more oil to the pan if needed. Stir fry sliced zucchini for about 5 minutes until tender.
- Combine and Finish: Return the chicken to the pan, add oyster sauce, and black pepper. Stir fry for another 2-3 minutes until chicken is fully cooked and zucchini is tender.
- Serve: Remove from heat and serve hot.
Notes
- You can add more vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Adjust the seasoning according to your taste preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Chicken Zucchini Stir Fry, Stir Fry Recipe, Asian Stir Fry, Chicken and Zucchini