Description
A quick and flavorful Chicken Zucchini Stir Fry featuring tender chicken breast, fresh zucchini, and bell peppers tossed in a savory soy and oyster sauce blend, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions for an easy and healthy weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs, thinly sliced
Vegetables
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced into half-moons
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Sauces & Oils
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey or brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Seasonings & Garnish
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Sesame seeds for garnish
- Sliced green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Slice the chicken into thin strips. Slice zucchinis into half-moons, slice the red bell pepper, and mince the garlic. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey, and sesame oil to make the stir fry sauce.
- Cook Chicken: Heat one tablespoon of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced chicken, season with salt and black pepper, and cook for 5 to 6 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: Add the remaining one tablespoon of vegetable oil to the skillet. Add zucchini and red bell pepper and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until they are just tender. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds to release aroma.
- Combine and Sauce: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the vegetables. Pour in the prepared sauce and toss everything to coat evenly. Cook for another 1 to 2 minutes until everything is heated through and the sauce slightly thickens.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from heat and garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions. Serve immediately while hot for a delicious, healthy meal.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, use tamari instead of soy sauce and ensure oyster sauce is gluten-free.
- You can substitute chicken thighs for a juicier option or adjust vegetable quantities based on preference.
- Serve over steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.
- Adjust the sweetness by choosing between honey or brown sugar according to taste.
