Description
Zucchini Mushroom Chicken Stir Fry delivers a quick weeknight dinner that sparks serious flavor in your kitchen. Tender chicken, crisp veggies, and a savory sauce come together faster than ordering takeout, making this dish your new go-to meal solution.
Ingredients
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Main Proteins:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Vegetables:
- 2 cups zucchini
- 2 cups mushrooms
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon ginger
Sauces and Seasonings:
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large skillet at 400°F. Add 1 pound bite-sized chicken pieces, seasoning with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Sauté until golden and thoroughly cooked, about 5-6 minutes.
- Transfer the cooked chicken to a separate plate, leaving oil in the pan. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and 1 tablespoon minced ginger, stirring quickly for 30 seconds.
- Toss 2 cups sliced zucchini and 2 cups sliced mushrooms into the pan. Stir-fry at high heat for 4-5 minutes until vegetables reach a tender-crisp texture.
- Return chicken to the skillet. Pour 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon oyster sauce, and 1 teaspoon sesame oil over the mixture. Gently stir to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Whisk 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water in a small bowl. Pour the slurry into the skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and glossily covers the chicken and vegetables.
- Sprinkle 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds across the stir-fry. Serve your hot dish immediately with steamed rice or noodles.
Notes
- Slice vegetables uniformly to ensure even cooking and a professional-looking stir fry that cooks quickly and looks beautiful on the plate.
- Use high heat and keep ingredients moving constantly to achieve that signature stir fry crisp-tender texture without burning.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular soy sauce for tamari and ensure your oyster sauce is gluten-free or use a substitute like coconut aminos.
- Prep all ingredients before starting to cook, as stir frying happens fast and you won’t have time to chop mid-process.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Stir-Fried
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 235 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg