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Easy Chicken Zucchini Stir Fry Recipe – Quick, Healthy Weeknight Dinner Idea

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Chicken Zucchini Stir Fry is a quick and healthy Asian-style dish made with tender chicken thighs, fresh zucchini, garlic, and a savory soy-based sauce. Perfect for a fast weeknight dinner served over rice, noodles, or in lettuce wraps.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless chicken thighs
  • 1 medium zucchini, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup light soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 2 teaspoons sugar or honey
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon cooking oil
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • Black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and marinate with cornstarch, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and vinegar for 30 minutes.
  2. Heat oil in a wok over medium-high heat and sauté garlic until fragrant.
  3. Add chicken and cook until lightly browned, about 2–3 minutes.
  4. Remove chicken and set aside.
  5. Stir-fry zucchini for about 5 minutes until tender-crisp.
  6. Return chicken to pan and add oyster sauce and black pepper.
  7. Cook everything together for 2–3 minutes until fully combined and coated.
  8. Serve hot over rice or noodles.

Notes

  • Do not overcook zucchini to keep texture.
  • Chicken thighs give better flavor and juiciness.
  • Adjust soy sauce and sugar for balance of saltiness and sweetness.
  • Add chili flakes for extra spice if desired.
  • Author: lily
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stir Fry
  • Cuisine: Asian