Stir-Fried Chicken with Zucchini Recipe

Stir-Fried Chicken and Zucchini

Preparation Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 10 minutes Total Duration: 20 minutes Servings: 4

A delicious and quick stir-fry featuring chicken and zucchini.

ingredients

• 1 tablespoon cooking oil
• 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs, sliced thin
• 1 1/2 pounds zucchini, cut thin
• 4 green onions, sliced thin and separated into whites and greens
• 1 tablespoon grated garlic
• 1 tablespoon grated ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1/3 cup chicken broth (link)
• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
• 1 teaspoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds

instructions

1. In a wok or large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat, add the chicken and stir-fry until done, approximately 3-5 minutes, then set aside.
2. Introduce the zucchini and stir-fry until it begins to darken, roughly 3-4 minutes, then remove from heat.
3. Incorporate the whites of the green onions, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes, cooking until aromatic, about 30 seconds.
4. Stir together the broth, oyster sauce, soy sauce, sugar, vinegar, and cornstarch, then add the chicken and zucchini; stir and cook until the sauce thickens, about 2 minutes.
5. Mix in the greens of the green onions, sesame oil, and toasted sesame seeds, and savor!

Note: Add more oil if necessary.
Option: Tenderize the chicken by marinating in a mixture of 1 egg white, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine (optional), and 1 tablespoon cornstarch for 1-2 hours in the fridge. This will make the chicken incredibly tender.
Option: Stir in 1/3 cup of cashews at the end.