Description
This Zucchini Mushroom Chicken Stir Fry brings warm, simple flavors to your weeknight table and is ready in about 25 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) boneless chicken breast or thighs, cut into thin strips
- 2 medium zucchini, cut into half-moons (about 3 cups)
- 8 oz (225 g) mushrooms (cremini or button), sliced
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 2–3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 thumb-size piece ginger, peeled and minced (optional)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or other neutral oil)
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce (use low-sodium if preferred)
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce or hoisin (adds depth)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon sugar or honey
- 1/3 cup (80 ml) chicken broth or water
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water (slurry)
- 2 green onions, sliced for garnish
- Sesame seeds (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep first: slice chicken, zucchini, mushrooms, onion, and mince garlic and ginger. Mix the sauce ingredients in a small bowl.
- Pat the chicken dry and season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until hot. Add 1 tablespoon oil and swirl.
- Add the chicken in a single layer. Cook 3–4 minutes, tossing until just cooked through and lightly browned. Remove chicken to a plate.
- Add the remaining tablespoon oil to the pan. Toss in the onion and cook 1–2 minutes until soft and fragrant. Add garlic and ginger and stir 30 seconds until you smell them.
- Add mushrooms and cook 2–3 minutes until they release liquid and begin to brown.
- Add zucchini and stir-fry 2 minutes—leave it a bit crisp so it holds texture and color.
- Return the chicken to the pan. Pour the sauce in and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir the cornstarch slurry into the sauce and cook 1–2 minutes until it thickens and coats the ingredients.
- Taste and adjust salt, pepper, or a splash more soy if needed. Turn off heat and sprinkle green onions and sesame seeds on top.
Notes
If you want lower sodium, use low-sodium soy sauce. Use unsalted butter only if you plan to finish with butter for richness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg