Looking for a quick and easy meal packed with flavor and nutrition? Look no further than this delicious Chicken Stir Fry with Mushroom and zucchini recipe! With a perfect balance of savory and sweet flavors, this Chicken Stir Fry will satisfy your taste buds while providing your body with the nutrients it needs to stay healthy and energized.
Featuring tender chicken, hearty mushrooms, and fresh zucchini, this dish is a great way to get your daily dose of protein and veggies. So why wait? Try this Chicken Stir Fry recipe today and see how tasty and satisfying healthy eating can be!
How to Make Chicken Stir Fry with Mushroom & Zucchini
Note: The full instructions are provided in the recipe card below.
In a medium bowl, combine the chicken and all the marinade ingredients. Stir to mix well. Let marinate for about 15 minutes. In another medium-sized bowl, combine all the sauce ingredients. Stir to combine thoroughly.
Set aside Heat 2 tablespoons of avocado oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Spread the chicken in the wok or large skillet in a single layer. Sear until the bottom turns golden without moving it, 2 to 3 minutes or so.
Stir and flip to cook the other side until it turns golden brown, another minute or so. Transfer the cooked chicken to a big plate and set aside.
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil using the same wok or skillet, then add the mushrooms and zucchini. Cook and stir until the mushrooms and zucchini are cooked, and the liquid evaporates. Add the garlic and ginger.
Stir and cook for a minute. Stir the sauce again to dissolve the cornstarch and thoroughly pour it into the wok. Stir a few times until the sauce thickens. Add the chicken back into the wok and toss in the green onion.
Stir to coat the Chicken Stir Fry well with the sauce. Immediately transfer the Chicken Stir Fry to a big plate. Serve the Chicken Stir Fry hot over steamed rice. Enjoy!
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📖 Recipe
Easy Chicken Stir Fry
Ingredients
For the Marinade:
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
For the Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine
- 1 tablespoon mushroom-flavored dark soy sauce or dark soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium sodium soy sauce
- ½ cup warm water combined with reduced-sodium knorr chicken flavor bouillon
- 3 teaspoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper or ground black pepper
For the Stir fry:
- 3 tablespoons avocado oil , peanut oil, canola oil, or vegetable oil divided
- ½ lbs (225 g) of baby portabella mushrooms or white
- 4 cloves garlic , finely chopped
- 3 teaspoons ginger , finely minced
- 1 small bunch of green onions , chopped
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the chicken and all the marinade ingredients. Stir to mix well. Let marinate for about 15 minutes.
- In another medium-sized bowl, combine all the sauce ingredients. Stir to combine thoroughly. Set aside
- Heat 2 tablespoons of avocado oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Spread the chicken in the wok or large skillet in a single layer. Sear until the bottom turns golden without moving it, 2 to 3 minutes or so. Stir and flip to cook the other side until it turns golden brown, another minute or so. Transfer the cooked chicken to a big plate and set aside.
- Using the same wok or skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil, then add the mushrooms and zucchini. Cook and stir until the mushrooms and zucchini are cooked through, and the liquid evaporated.
- Add the garlic and ginger. Stir and cook for a minute.
- Stir the sauce again to dissolve the cornstarch and pour it into the wok thoroughly. Stir a few times until the sauce thickens.
- Add the chicken back into the wok and toss in the green onion. Stir to coat everything well with the sauce. Immediately transfer everything to a big plate. Serve the Chicken Stir Fry hot over steamed rice. Enjoy!
Notes
All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe and nutritional value will vary depending on the brands you use, measuring methods, and portion sizes per household.