Savory Chicken Zucchini Stir Fry: Quick & Customizable Delight

This Chicken Zucchini Stir Fry is a quick and customizable dish, combining tender chicken with fresh zucchini for a wholesome weeknight meal.

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 15

Total Time 45

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Asian

Calories: 300

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Chicken

1 pound Chicken thighs or breasts Thighs for juiciness or breasts for leanness

For the Vegetables

2 cups Zucchini Can substitute with bell peppers or snow peas

For the Stir Fry

2 tablespoons Cooking oil High-heat oil like avocado or peanut oil
2 cloves Garlic Minced

For the Marinade

1/4 cup Soy Sauce Tamari for gluten-free option
2 tablespoons Honey or Brown Sugar Maple syrup as a substitute
1 tablespoon Vinegar

For Additional Flavor

2 tablespoons Oyster Sauce Can substitute hoisin sauce

Equipment

Wok or large skillet

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Marinate the chicken by cutting it into bite-sized pieces and combining soy sauce, honey, and vinegar in a bowl. Coat the chicken and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
Heat a wok or skillet over medium-high heat and add cooking oil. Sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant, then add marinated chicken and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until cooked.
In the same pan, add sliced zucchini and stir-fry for about 4-5 minutes until bright green and slightly crunchy.
Return chicken to the pan, add oyster sauce, and toss everything together. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until heated through.
Serve with rice or noodles, garnishing with fresh herbs if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 32gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Marinate chicken for enhanced flavor and tenderness. Use high-heat cooking oil to achieve the best stir-fry texture.

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