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Chicken Zucchini Stir Fry - Easy homemade recipe

Chicken Zucchini Stir Fry

A quick and healthy stir fry with tender chicken, crisp zucchini, and a savory-sweet sauce that comes together in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 280
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts (cut into 1-inch pieces)
  • 3 medium zucchini cut into 1/4-inch half-moons
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger grated
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce reduced-sodium
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 tbsp avocado oil divided
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes optional
  • 2 green onions sliced, for garnish

Method
 

  1. Prep all ingredients before starting to cook.
  2. Whisk together soy sauce, honey, and rice vinegar in small bowl; set aside.
  3. Heat 1 tbsp oil in large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken in single layer and cook undisturbed for 2 minutes until browned. Stir and cook 3-4 more minutes until cooked through. Transfer to plate.
  4. Add remaining 1 tbsp oil to pan. Add zucchini and cook 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until bright green and slightly tender.
  5. Push zucchini to sides of pan. Add garlic and ginger to center; cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
  6. Return chicken to pan. Pour sauce over everything and stir to combine. Cook 1-2 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
  7. Garnish with green onions and serve immediately over rice or noodles if desired.

Notes

For crispier zucchini, salt slices lightly and let sit 10 minutes, then pat dry before cooking. Leftovers keep 3-4 days in fridge.