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20-Minute Healthy Chicken Zucchini Stir Fry with Garlic Soy Sauce

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Make this quick and easy chicken zucchini stir fry for a healthy weeknight dinner ready in under 20 minutes. This one-pan meal uses a simple garlic soy sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 medium zucchinis, halved lengthwise and sliced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • Pinch of black pepper

Instructions

  1. Combine the soy sauce, water, rice vinegar, sesame oil, cornstarch, ginger, and pepper in a small bowl. Whisk until the cornstarch dissolves. Set the sauce aside.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  3. Add the chicken pieces to the hot skillet and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
  4. Add the minced garlic to the same skillet and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Do not let the garlic burn.
  5. Add the sliced zucchini to the skillet. Stir fry for 3 to 4 minutes until the zucchini is tender-crisp.
  6. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the zucchini.
  7. Pour the prepared sauce mixture over the chicken and vegetables. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and coats everything evenly.
  8. Serve immediately over rice or noodles, if desired.

Notes

  • For a complete meal, serve this stir fry over 1 cup of cooked brown rice per person.
  • If you prefer a sweeter sauce, add 1 teaspoon of honey or brown sugar to the sauce mixture.
  • You can substitute chicken thighs for chicken breast if you prefer darker meat.

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