Description
How to make Quick Chicken Zucchini Stir Fry with tender chicken and crisp zucchini that’s ready in under 30 minutes and your family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- Main Components:
- 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 medium zucchini
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- Stir Fry Sauce:
- ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- Seasonings & Flavor Boosters:
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Garnish:
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prep Ingredients: Slice chicken into bite-sized pieces and dice zucchini. Mince garlic and grate fresh ginger. Whisk together all stir fry sauce ingredients until the cornstarch is fully dissolved. This base prep sets up your delicious Quick Chicken Zucchini Stir Fry.
- Cook Chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through. Remove chicken from the pan and set aside, reserving any drippings.
- Sauté Aromatics: In the same pan, add a splash more oil if needed. Add minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for about 1 minute until fragrant. Be careful not to burn them; a gentle sizzle is perfect for this Quick Chicken Zucchini Stir Fry.
- Cook Zucchini: Add the diced zucchini to the pan with the aromatics. Stir-fry for 3-5 minutes until the zucchini is crisp-tender, not soggy. We want a slight crunch, so don’t overcook it. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Finish Stir Fry: Return the cooked chicken to the pan with the zucchini. Pour in the whisked stir fry sauce. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and coats everything beautifully, about 2-3 minutes. This creates the rich flavor of your Quick Chicken Zucchini Stir Fry.
- Garnish & Serve: Remove the pan from heat. Drizzle with toasted sesame oil for an extra layer of flavor. Garnish generously with sliced green onions and sesame seeds. Serve this delightful Quick Chicken Zucchini Stir Fry immediately over rice or noodles.
Notes
Don’t overcrowd the pan when cooking chicken; batch cook to ensure browning, not steaming, for optimal texture.
Store leftover Quick Chicken Zucchini Stir Fry in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
For a gluten-free meal, easily substitute regular soy sauce with tamari and ensure your chicken broth is GF.
Serve this delightful stir fry immediately over fluffy white rice or your favorite noodles to soak up the sauce.
Prep chicken, dice zucchini, and whisk the sauce a day ahead, storing separately in the refrigerator for convenience.
**Allergy Information:** Soy, Gluten, Sesame