Description
🍗🍴 Packed with protein-rich chicken and fresh zucchini, this stir-fry is a wholesome and tasty way to fuel your body! 🥒💪
🤩🔥 Ready in minutes, it’s the perfect go-to recipe for busy evenings when you need a quick and satisfying dinner! 🕒✨
Ingredients
Chicken (boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into cubes or thin slices)
Zucchini (2-4 zucchinis, sliced into half-moon shapes, rounds, or 1/4 inch thick slices)
Garlic
Ginger
Red onion
Avocado oil (or olive, canola, or sesame oil)
Coconut aminos (or soy sauce, tamari, or liquid aminos)
Oyster sauce (optional)
Rice vinegar
Mirin
Cornstarch
Red pepper flakes (optional, for spice)
Sea salt
Black pepper
Sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Prepare Your Ingredients: Gather all ingredients. Cut the chicken into even-sized cubes or slices, slice the zucchini into your preferred shape, and chop the garlic, ginger, and red onion for aromatics.
2. Cook the Chicken: Heat oil in a large pan over high heat. Add the chicken in batches if necessary. Cook until browned and fully cooked, then remove and set aside.
3. Sauté the Aromatics: In the same pan, add more oil if needed and reduce the heat to medium-high. Sauté the garlic, ginger, and red onion until softened and fragrant.
4. Cook the Zucchini: Increase the heat to high and stir-fry the sliced zucchini until it is crisp-tender and retains its vibrant color. Avoid overcooking to keep the zucchini from becoming mushy.
5. Combine and Sauce: Add the cooked chicken back to the pan. Pour in your pre-mixed sauce, including soy sauce, rice vinegar, mirin, and a cornstarch slurry. Stir everything together and let the sauce thicken while coating all the ingredients evenly.
6. Serve: Plate your Chicken Zucchini Stir-Fry over a base such as steamed rice, cauliflower rice, or noodles. Garnish with sesame seeds or your favorite toppings and enjoy!
Notes
1. Keep your zucchini crisp by cooking it quickly over high heat to avoid it becoming mushy.
2. Marinate your chicken with soy sauce or coconut aminos for a deeper flavor and tender texture.
3. Add versatility to the dish by incorporating extra vegetables or swapping chicken with shrimp or tofu.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian