Oriental Garlic Chicken with Zucchini
Delight your taste buds with this vibrant Oriental Garlic Chicken with Zucchini, a perfect balance of savory, sweet, and fresh flavors. Tender strips of chicken breast are stir-fried with crisp zucchini and coated in a luscious soy sauce-honey glaze infused with aromatic garlic and sesame oil. The addition of a quick cornstarch slurry ensures the sauce clings beautifully to every bite. This quick and easy dish is ready in just 35 minutes, making it an ideal weeknight dinner option that doesn’t skimp on restaurant-quality flavor. Garnished with vibrant green onions and a sprinkle of nutty sesame seeds, this dish pairs perfectly with steamed rice or noodles. Simple, wholesome ingredients come together to create a meal that’s both healthy and irresistibly flavorful. Perfect for fans of Asian-inspired cuisine, this recipe is a must-try for your next dinner at home!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams chicken breast
- 2 medium zucchini
- 4 tablespoons soy sauce
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 stalks green onion
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Cut the chicken breast into thin strips and season with salt and black pepper. Set aside.
Slice the zucchini into thin rounds and mince the garlic cloves.
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, and sesame oil.
In a separate bowl, mix the cornstarch with water to create a slurry. Set aside.
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the zucchini slices and sauté for 3-5 minutes until tender but still crispy. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the same skillet. Add the minced garlic and stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the chicken strips to the skillet and stir-fry for 5-7 minutes until they are golden and cooked through.
Reduce the heat to medium and pour the soy sauce mixture over the chicken. Cook for another 2 minutes, stirring to coat the chicken evenly.
Add the cornstarch slurry to the skillet and stir continuously for 1 minute until the sauce thickens.
Return the zucchini to the skillet and toss everything together to combine.
Garnish the dish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1559 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 75.0 g | 96% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.6 g | 63% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 32.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 430 mg | 143% | |
| Sodium | 8864 mg | 385% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 78.5 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.2 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 62.8 g | ||
| Protein | 151.9 g | 304% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 194 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 5.6 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 2666 mg | 57% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
