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Chicken Zucchini Stir Fry

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A quick and flavorful Chicken Zucchini Stir Fry with tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and a savory-sweet sauce. Perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner!

  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 2–4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast (or thighs), thinly sliced
  • 2 medium zucchinis, sliced into half-moons
  • 1 red bell pepper, optional, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce, optional
  • 1 tbsp honey or brown sugar
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil for stir-frying
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Sesame seeds and green onions for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prep the ingredients: slice chicken and veggies. Mince garlic. Whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey, and sesame oil.
  2. Cook chicken: heat 1 tbsp oil in a skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken, season with salt and pepper, cook 5–6 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  3. Cook veggies: add remaining oil, sauté zucchini and bell pepper 3–4 minutes until just tender. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds more.
  4. Combine and sauce: return chicken to the pan, pour in the sauce, toss to coat, cook 1–2 minutes until heated through.
  5. Serve: garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve hot over rice, noodles, or as-is.

Notes

  • Adjust honey or brown sugar to taste for sweetness.
  • Optional: add other vegetables like carrots or snap peas.
  • Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.
  • Author: lily
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stir-Fry
  • Cuisine: Asian-Inspired