Chicken and zucchini cook quickly in a savory glossy sauce. Stir-fry the ingredients separately before combining them so the zucchini stays lightly tender.
Author:Maya Collins
Prep Time:20 mins
Cook Time:10 mins
Total Time:30 mins
Yield:61x
Cuisine:American
Ingredients
Scale
4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, about 1 1/2 pounds, cut into strips
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 small or 2 large zucchini, about 4 cups sliced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup water
3 green onions, sliced
1 teaspoon sesame seeds
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
Whisk oyster sauce, soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil and cornstarch until smooth.
Heat olive oil in a wide skillet. Cook chicken strips, stirring, until cooked through. Transfer to a clean plate.
Add zucchini to the skillet and stir-fry until it begins to soften. Add garlic and cook briefly without burning.
Pour in water and scrape the browned pan bits. Add sauce and cooked chicken; stir until sauce thickens and coats everything.
Finish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve over rice or noodles if desired.