| Zucchini Noodles Stir Fry with Garlic Chicken |
A delicious and healthy stir fry dish featuring zucchini noodles ... |
healthy, stir fry, zoodles, easy |
{"title":"Zucchini Noodles Stir Fry with Garlic Chicken","description":"A delicious and healthy stir fry dish featuring zucchini noodles and garlic-infused chicken, perfect for a light yet satisfying meal.","prep_time":"15 minutes","cook_time":"10 minutes","total_time":"25 minutes","servings":"4","tags":["healthy","stir fry","zoodles","easy"],"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"],"components":[{"name":"Zoodles Preparation","ingredients":[{"name":"zucchini","quantity":"3 large","preparation_notes":"Spiralized into noodles","substitutions":["Yellow squash"]},{"name":"salt","quantity":"Pinch","preparation_notes":"For sweating the zucchini","substitutions":["Sea salt"]}],"tools_and_equipment":["Spiralizer","Strainer","Paper towels"],"instructions":[{"step_number":1,"description":"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."},{"step_number":2,"description":"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."},{"step_number":3,"description":"Pat zoodles dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.","tips":"Do not rinse, as it will add unwanted water."}]},{"name":"Chicken Marination","ingredients":[{"name":"boneless skinless chicken breasts","quantity":"2","preparation_notes":"Sliced into 1\/2 inch pieces","substitutions":["Shrimp","Tofu"]},{"name":"oyster sauce","quantity":"1 tablespoon","substitutions":["Hoisin sauce"]},{"name":"rice wine","quantity":"1 tablespoon","substitutions":["Sake","Mirin"]},{"name":"black pepper","quantity":"Pinch","substitutions":["White pepper"]}],"tools_and_equipment":["Mixing bowl"],"instructions":[{"step_number":1,"description":"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."}]},{"name":"Sauce and Stir Fry","ingredients":[{"name":"oyster sauce","quantity":"2 tablespoons","substitutions":["Hoisin sauce"]},{"name":"soy sauce","quantity":"1 tablespoon","substitutions":["Tamari"]},{"name":"chicken stock","quantity":"1\/4 cup","substitutions":["Vegetable broth"]},{"name":"cornstarch","quantity":"1 teaspoon","substitutions":["Arrowroot powder"]},{"name":"cooking oil","quantity":"3 tablespoons","substitutions":["Olive oil","Canola oil"]},{"name":"garlic","quantity":"3 cloves","preparation_notes":"Chopped","substitutions":["Garlic powder"]},{"name":"ginger","quantity":"1 oz","preparation_notes":"Chopped","substitutions":["Ginger paste"]},{"name":"red chili","quantity":"1","preparation_notes":"Sliced","substitutions":["Serrano pepper"]},{"name":"green onions","quantity":"3","preparation_notes":"Chopped","substitutions":["Shallots"]},{"name":"white & black sesame seeds","quantity":"To taste","substitutions":["Toasted sesame seeds"]}],"tools_and_equipment":["Large skillet"],"instructions":[{"step_number":1,"description":"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."},{"step_number":2,"description":"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."},{"step_number":3,"description":"In the same skillet, add 2 tablespoons of oil, garlic, ginger, red chili, and green onions. Saut\u00e9 until fragrant.","tips":"This takes about a minute."},{"step_number":4,"description":"Add the prepared sauce to the skillet and bring to a simmer.","tips":"Stir continuously to prevent the sauce from sticking."},{"step_number":5,"description":"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."}]}],"notes":"This dish is versatile with protein choices, and the sweating process for zoodles helps maintain the stir fry's texture."} |
