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Chicken Zucchini Stir Fry

  • Author: Ava Garrison
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Description

A quick and flavorful Chicken Zucchini Stir Fry with juicy chicken breast, crisp zucchini, and a savory garlic-ginger sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners, it’s healthy, fast, and full of vibrant color and texture.


Ingredients

  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced
  • 2 medium zucchinis, sliced into half-moons
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 small yellow onion, sliced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (divided)
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Slice chicken, zucchini, bell pepper, and onion evenly. Mince garlic and ginger.
  2. In a bowl, combine sliced chicken with 1 tablespoon soy sauce, cornstarch, and 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil. Let marinate for 10 minutes.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  4. Add chicken in a single layer. Cook until browned and just cooked through, about 4-5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  5. In the same pan, add remaining oil. Sauté onion, zucchini, and bell pepper for 3-4 minutes.
  6. Stir in garlic and ginger. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  7. Return chicken to the pan. Add oyster sauce, remaining soy sauce, and red pepper flakes if using.
  8. Stir fry for 1-2 more minutes until everything is coated and heated through.
  9. Turn off heat and drizzle with remaining sesame oil. Serve hot.