Zucchini Noodles Stir Fry with Garlic Chicken

A delicious and healthy stir fry dish featuring zucchini noodles and garlic-infused chicken, perfect for a light yet satisfying meal.

Recipe Details

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Servings: 4

Full Ingredient List

  • 3 large zucchini
  • Pinch of salt
  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 3 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice wine
  • Pinch of black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup chicken stock
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 3 tablespoons cooking oil
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 oz ginger
  • 1 red chili
  • 3 green onions
  • White & black sesame seeds

Zoodles Preparation

Tools and Equipment

  • Spiralizer
  • Strainer
  • Paper towels

Ingredients

Quantity Name Preparation Notes Substitutions
3 large zucchini Spiralized into noodles Yellow squash
Pinch salt For sweating the zucchini Sea salt

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Cut ends off zucchinis and use a spiralizer to create zoodles. (Tips: You can use a mandoline or julienne peeler if a spiralizer is not available.)
  2. Step 2: Place zoodles in a strainer over a bowl, sprinkle with salt, and let them sit for 5 minutes to sweat. (Tips: This reduces moisture to prevent a soggy stir fry.)
  3. Step 3: Pat zoodles dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture. (Tips: Do not rinse, as it will add unwanted water.)

Chicken Marination

Tools and Equipment

  • Mixing bowl

Ingredients

Quantity Name Preparation Notes Substitutions
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts Sliced into 1/2 inch pieces Shrimp, Tofu
1 tablespoon oyster sauce Hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon rice wine Sake, Mirin
Pinch black pepper White pepper

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Combine chicken slices with oyster sauce, rice wine, and black pepper in a mixing bowl. (Tips: Marinate for at least 10 minutes for best flavor.)

Sauce and Stir Fry

Tools and Equipment

  • Large skillet

Ingredients

Quantity Name Preparation Notes Substitutions
2 tablespoons oyster sauce Hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce Tamari
1/4 cup chicken stock Vegetable broth
1 teaspoon cornstarch Arrowroot powder
3 tablespoons cooking oil Olive oil, Canola oil
3 cloves garlic Chopped Garlic powder
1 oz ginger Chopped Ginger paste
1 red chili Sliced Serrano pepper
3 green onions Chopped Shallots
To taste white & black sesame seeds Toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a small bowl, mix together oyster sauce, soy sauce, chicken stock, and cornstarch for the sauce. (Tips: Stir the sauce again before adding to the pan to redistribute cornstarch.)
  2. Step 2: Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the marinated chicken until done. (Tips: Remove chicken from pan before adding vegetables.)
  3. Step 3: In the same skillet, add 2 tablespoons of oil, garlic, ginger, red chili, and green onions. Sauté until fragrant. (Tips: This takes about a minute.)
  4. Step 4: Add the prepared sauce to the skillet and bring to a simmer. (Tips: Stir continuously to prevent the sauce from sticking.)
  5. Step 5: Add zoodles to the skillet and toss with sauce until coated. Add chicken back to the skillet and mix. (Tips: Ensure zoodles are well coated with the sauce for maximum flavor.)

Additional Information

Notes: This dish is versatile with protein choices, and the sweating process for zoodles helps maintain the stir fry's texture.

Tags

healthy stir fry zoodles easy