Flavorful Chicken Zucchini Stir Fry for Quick Weeknight Dinners

A quick Chicken Zucchini Stir Fry that combines marinated chicken and fresh zucchini for a flavorful weeknight meal.

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 10

Total Time 40

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Asian

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Chicken

1 pound chicken thighs Can be substituted with chicken breast.

For the Vegetables

2 medium zucchini Can be replaced with bell peppers or snow peas.
3 cloves garlic Shallots can be used for milder taste.

For the Sauce

1/4 cup oyster sauce Can substitute with soy or hoisin sauce.
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper Optional seasoning.

For Cooking

2 tablespoons cooking oil Use a neutral, high-heat oil.

Equipment

Wok or Skillet
Mixing Bowl

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and marinate with oyster sauce, ground black pepper, and minced garlic for at least 30 minutes.
Heat a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat and add cooking oil. Sauté minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the marinated chicken to the pan and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until cooked through. Remove from the pan and keep warm.
In the same wok, stir-fry sliced zucchini for about 5 minutes until tender but still crunchy.
Return the cooked chicken to the pan, add remaining marinade, and stir for another 2-3 minutes.
Serve immediately over rice or noodles, garnished with fresh herbs or sesame oil.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish is perfect for meal prep and can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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