Description
A quick and delicious stir-fry featuring chicken and zucchini in a savory garlic soy sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 medium zucchini, sliced into half-moons
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, cornstarch, and water until smooth.
- Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with black pepper.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken and cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and cooked through. The internal temperature should reach 165°F.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Add the zucchini to the same skillet and stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until slightly tender but still crisp.
- Add the minced garlic and ginger. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Return the chicken to the skillet.
- Pour the prepared garlic soy sauce over the chicken and zucchini.
- Toss everything together and cook for 1–2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the ingredients.
- Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.
- Serve immediately over steamed rice or noodles.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- Feel free to substitute chicken with tofu for a vegetarian option.
- This dish pairs well with steamed rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg