A quick and flavorful Chicken Zucchini Stir Fry that combines tender chicken thighs with crisp zucchini, perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time:30 minutes
Cook Time:10 minutes
Total Time:40 minutes
Yield:4 servings 1x
Category:Main Course
Method:Stir Frying
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 the 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, about 30 seconds.
Add the marinated chicken to the wok and cook for about 2 minutes until browned.
Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside. Add sliced zucchini to the wok and stir-fry for about 5 minutes until tender.
Return the chicken to the pan, add the oyster sauce and ground black pepper if desired, and stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes until everything is heated through and well combined.
Notes
For added nutrition, serve over rice or noodles, and refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days.