Garlic Chicken Zucchini Noodles (Printable Version)
Tender chicken and zucchini noodles tossed in a savory garlic sauce for a quick, healthy dinner.
# What You Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 1.1 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
02 - 1 tablespoon cornstarch
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
04 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ Vegetables
05 - 4 medium zucchini, spiralized into noodles
06 - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
07 - 2 cups snap peas, trimmed
08 - 2 green onions, sliced
→ Sauce
09 - 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
10 - 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
11 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
12 - 1 tablespoon honey
13 - 2 teaspoons sesame oil
14 - 4 garlic cloves, minced
15 - 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
16 - 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
→ Garnish
17 - 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
18 - Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
# How To Make:
01 - Toss sliced chicken with cornstarch, salt, and black pepper in a bowl until evenly coated.
02 - Whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl.
03 - Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Stir fry chicken for 4-5 minutes until cooked through. Remove and set aside.
04 - Add bell pepper and snap peas to the same pan. Stir fry for 2-3 minutes until just tender.
05 - Add zucchini noodles and green onions. Stir fry for 2 minutes until zucchini is just softened.
06 - Return chicken to the pan. Pour in sauce and toss everything together for 1-2 minutes until heated through and coated. Remove from heat and garnish with sesame seeds and fresh herbs.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The whole thing comes together in under 30 minutes which is basically a weeknight miracle
- You get all the savory satisfaction of stir fry without the post dinner carb coma
02 -
- Zucchini releases water as it cooks so do not be alarmed if the pan looks a little watery at first
- Everything moves fast once the vegetables hit the heat so have your sauce ready and nearby
03 -
- Pat the zucchini noodles dry with paper towels if they seem especially wet
- Let the pan get properly hot before adding any ingredients