Chicken Zucchini Stir Fry (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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1 lb boneless chicken thigh, cut into bite-sized pieces
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3 cloves garlic, smashed
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1 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced
→ Marinade
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1 tsp cornstarch
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1/4 cup light soy sauce
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1 tsp sesame oil
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2 tsp sugar or honey
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1 tbsp rice wine vinegar (optional)
→ Stir Fry Sauce
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1 tbsp cooking oil
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1 tbsp oyster sauce
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Ground black pepper (optional)
# Instructions:
01 -
Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and place in a mixing bowl. Add cornstarch, light soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar (or honey), and rice wine vinegar (optional). Mix thoroughly and let it marinate for 30 minutes.
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Heat 1 tablespoon of cooking oil in a pan or wok over medium-high heat.
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Add smashed garlic and the marinated chicken (including the marinade) to the pan. Stir fry for about 2 minutes, or until the chicken is no longer translucent. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside on a plate or bowl, leaving the sauce in the pan.
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Add more cooking oil if the pan is too dry, then add the zucchini. Stir fry for about 5 minutes, or until the zucchini begins to soften.
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Return the cooked chicken to the pan with the zucchini. Add oyster sauce and ground black pepper (optional). Stir fry for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and the zucchini is tender.
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Remove from heat and serve the stir-fry hot, either with white rice or noodles.