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Easy Zucchini Mushroom Chicken Stir Fry Recipe

Easy Zucchini Mushroom Chicken Stir Fry Recipe
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This Easy Zucchini Mushroom Chicken Stir Fry recipe is a quick and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken, fresh zucchini, and earthy mushrooms in a savory sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights!

Ingredients

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Fresh Ingredients:

  • 2 medium zucchinis, sliced into half-moons
  • 8 oz mushrooms, sliced (cremini or button mushrooms)
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces

For Cooking:

  • 2 tbsp vegetable or canola oil (or any neutral oil)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger, minced
  • 2–3 green onions, sliced

For Flavor:

  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce (optional, for extra umami)
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (slurry)
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Sesame seeds, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Start with the Chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken pieces, sprinkling them lightly with salt and pepper. Cook the chicken for about 5-6 minutes, stirring frequently until it is browned and no longer pink in the center. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside on a plate.
  2. Sauté the Aromatics: In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of oil. Toss in the minced garlic and ginger, sautéing for around 30 seconds until they become fragrant. Be careful not to burn them!
  3. Add the Vegetables: Now, add the sliced mushrooms and zucchini to the skillet. Stir-fry these for about 4-5 minutes until the mushrooms and zucchini are tender but still have a nice crispness to them.
  4. Combine Chicken and Sauce: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Pour in the soy sauce, oyster sauce (if using), and sesame oil. Stir everything together to coat the chicken and vegetables in the salty sauce.
  5. Thicken the Sauce: Now, take the cornstarch slurry you prepared earlier and pour it into the skillet. Stir quickly to mix it in. Cook for another 1-2 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken up a bit.
  6. Final Touches: Stir in the sliced green onions and taste the mixture, adding more salt and pepper if needed. Remove the skillet from the heat and prepare to serve.

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Keywords: Zucchini, Mushroom, Chicken, Stir Fry, Easy Recipe

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