Garlic Chicken Zucchini Stir Fry (Print View)
Tender chicken and zucchini noodles in a flavorful garlic sauce, ready in just 30 minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 1.1 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced
02 - 1 tbsp cornstarch
03 - 1/2 tsp salt
04 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
→ Vegetables
05 - 4 medium zucchini, spiralized into noodles
06 - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
07 - 2 cups snap peas, trimmed
08 - 2 green onions, sliced
→ Sauce
09 - 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
10 - 2 tbsp oyster sauce
11 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
12 - 1 tbsp honey
13 - 2 tsp sesame oil
14 - 4 garlic cloves, minced
15 - 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
16 - 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
→ Garnish
17 - 1 tbsp sesame seeds
18 - Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
# Step-by-Step Directions:
01 - Toss the sliced chicken breast with cornstarch, salt, and black pepper in a bowl until evenly coated.
02 - Whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl. Set aside.
03 - Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and stir fry for 4–5 minutes until cooked through. Remove to a plate and set aside.
04 - In the same pan, add bell pepper and snap peas. Stir fry for 2–3 minutes until just tender.
05 - Add zucchini noodles and green onions to the pan. Stir fry for 2 minutes until zucchini is just softened, being careful not to overcook.
06 - Return the chicken to the pan. Pour in the prepared sauce and toss everything together for 1–2 minutes until heated through and well coated.
07 - Remove from heat. Garnish with sesame seeds and fresh herbs. Serve immediately.
# Expert Suggestions:
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- The sauce hits every perfect note, savory, slightly sweet, with just enough heat to keep things interesting
- You get that restaurant quality stir fry experience in under 30 minutes without any fancy techniques
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- Overcooking zucchini noodles is the number one mistake—they go from perfect to watery in seconds
- Have everything measured and prepped before you turn on the stove, stir fry waits for no one
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- Pre spiralize your zucchini earlier in the day and store it in the fridge between paper towels
- A wok is ideal, but a large skillet works perfectly fine—do not let equipment stop you