Description
A quick, healthy stir-fry with juicy chicken, tender zucchini, mushrooms, and a savory-sweet sauce — perfect for easy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced into half-moons
- 8 oz mushrooms (white or cremini), sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced (optional)
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil or olive oil
- 3 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce (optional)
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar or 1 tsp fresh grated ginger (optional)
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup (or 2 tsp sugar)
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (optional slurry)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
- Sliced green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
1. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
2. Add the chicken pieces and stir-fry until cooked through and lightly browned, about 5–7 minutes.
3. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
4. Add the remaining oil, then the onion (if using) and garlic. Sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
5. Add the mushrooms and zucchini to the skillet and stir-fry for 3–5 minutes until vegetables are tender but still crisp.
6. Return the chicken to the pan.
7. In a small bowl whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce (if using), rice vinegar or ginger, honey, and sesame oil. Stir in the cornstarch slurry if using.
8. Pour the sauce over the chicken and vegetables and stir well to coat everything.
9. Cook for another 1–2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
10. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
11. Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles and garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions if desired.
Notes
Use chicken thighs for extra juiciness and flavor.
Add bell peppers, snap peas, or broccoli for extra vegetables.
Skip the cornstarch slurry if you prefer a lighter sauce.
This stir-fry pairs well with jasmine rice, brown rice, or noodles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg