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Zucchini Stir Fry

Delicious Zucchini Stir Fry Ready in Just 25 Minutes

This Zucchini Stir Fry is a quick, flavor-packed meal that combines tender chicken and crisp vegetables in a savory sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Chicken Breast can be substituted with tofu for a vegetarian version
For the Vegetables
  • 2 cups Zucchini fresh zucchini preferred
  • 1 medium Onion use yellow or sweet onions for balance
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Soy Sauce tamari or coconut aminos can replace for gluten-free
  • 2 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar rice vinegar is a suitable substitute
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar honey or agave syrup can be used instead
  • 2 cloves Garlic always opt for fresh garlic for the best taste
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger fresh ginger is ideal
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch arrowroot powder can be an alternative thickener
  • ½ teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes reduce or omit for a milder flavor
  • ¼ cup Water helps to combine the sauce ingredients
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil canola or vegetable oil is a reasonable alternative

Equipment

  • large wok or skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Zucchini Stir Fry
  1. In a medium bowl, combine bite-sized pieces of chicken with soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, and sugar. Mix well and marinate for about 10 minutes.
  2. In another bowl, whisk together the remaining soy sauce, a splash of apple cider vinegar, sugar, minced garlic, freshly grated ginger, water, cornstarch, and red pepper flakes until smooth.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken to the pan and sear for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown and fully cooked, then remove it from the pan.
  4. In the same pan, add sliced onions and sauté for 2-3 minutes until caramelized. Then add chopped zucchini, stirring for another 3-4 minutes until tender but crisp.
  5. Return the cooked chicken to the pan with zucchini and onions. Pour in the prepared sauce and stir-fry for an additional 2-3 minutes until thickened and heated through. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. This dish tastes even better as it sits.

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