Description
A quick and healthy stir fry featuring tender boneless chicken thighs and fresh zucchini, perfectly seasoned with a savory marinade and stir-fried to perfection. This dish is full of flavor and makes for a delicious weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
For the Chicken Marinade:
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1 lb boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
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1 teaspoon cornstarch
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¼ cup light soy sauce
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1 teaspoon sesame oil
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2 teaspoons sugar (or honey)
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1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar (optional)
For the Stir Fry:
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3 garlic cloves, smashed
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1 tablespoon cooking oil
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1 medium zucchini, cut in half lengthwise and then sliced
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1 tablespoon oyster sauce
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Ground black pepper, optional
Instructions
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Prepare the Marinade: In a bowl, combine the cornstarch, light soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar (or honey), and rice wine vinegar (if using). Add the chicken pieces to the marinade and mix well. Let it marinate for at least 15-30 minutes.
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Stir Fry the Chicken: Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the cooking oil and sauté the garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
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Add the marinated chicken to the pan and stir-fry for 5-7 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and browned. Remove the chicken from the pan and set it aside.
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Cook the Zucchini: In the same pan, add a little more oil if necessary, then add the sliced zucchini. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until the zucchini is tender but still crisp.
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Combine and Finish: Return the cooked chicken to the pan with the zucchini. Add the oyster sauce and ground black pepper (if using). Stir everything together and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to combine.
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Serve hot with rice or as is for a low-carb option.
Notes
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You can substitute the chicken thighs with chicken breasts if preferred, but chicken thighs tend to stay more tender and juicy in stir fries.
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For a spicier dish, you can add some chili flakes or fresh sliced chili peppers when stir-frying.
- If you don’t have rice wine vinegar, you can substitute it with white vinegar or lemon juice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Asian