Description
Your weeknight hero! This quick stir-fry delivers tender chicken and crisp zucchini bathed in a savory soy-sesame glaze. Ready in 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 3 medium zucchinis, halved lengthwise and sliced
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil, divided
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey or brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Whisk together the soy sauce, honey (or brown sugar), and black pepper in a small bowl; set aside. Pat the chicken pieces dry and season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Step 2: Heat 1 tablespoon of the sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and stir-fry for 5-7 minutes until fully cooked and lightly browned. Remove the chicken from the pan and set it aside.
- Step 3: Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of sesame oil to the skillet. Add the sliced zucchini and minced garlic. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until the zucchini is crisp-tender.
- Step 4: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the zucchini. Pour the prepared sauce mixture over the chicken and vegetables.
- Step 5: Toss quickly for 1 minute until the sauce thickens slightly and coats all the ingredients. Serve hot immediately.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, knowing the zucchini will soften significantly upon sitting.
- To keep the chicken and zucchini texture snappy, gently reheat any leftovers in a skillet over medium heat with a small splash of water instead of using the microwave.
- For a delicious, complete meal, serve this bright stir-fry over fluffy jasmine rice or lo mein noodles, and finish with a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds.
- Chef's Tip: To achieve a beautiful sear on your chicken, avoid crowding the pan in Step 2; if necessary, cook the chicken in two smaller batches so it browns rather than steams.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups (360g)
- Calories: 285
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Protein: 5g