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spicy chicken zucchini stir-fry

Spicy Chicken Zucchini Stir-Fry

Anna Chwistek
A speedy 25-minute meal, ideal for weeknights or meal prep! Tender chicken, hearty mushrooms, and zucchini in a savory Gochujang-infused sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian
Servings 4
Calories 402 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

Chicken

  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil divided
  • 1.1 pounds chicken fillets
  • 1 zucchini cut into thin half-moon slices
  • 9 ounces mushrooms sliced
  • 1 tbsp Gochujang paste more to taste
  • 4 garlic cloves grated
  • 1 tsp grated ginger

Sauce

  • ½ cup low sodium chicken broth
  • 3 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
  • 2 tbsp mirin
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch

Instructions
 

  • Get your prep done before you start to cook. Cut the chicken fillets into thin slices. Set aside.
  • Slice the mushrooms, cut the zucchini into ¼ inch/7 mm thick half-moon slices. Grate the ginger and garlic cloves.
  • Prepare the sauce by combining the ingredients in a jar or a bowl.
  • In a wok or large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over high. Place chicken in a single layer and sear, undisturbed for 1 minute. Then start stirring and fry the chicken for 2 minutes until nearly cooked. Transfer into a clean bowl.
  • Add the remaining oil, place zucchini in a single layer and sear, undisturbed for 1 minute. Then start stirring and fry for 2 minutes. remove from wok.
  • Now add mushrooms, stir fry until they've released their moisture and turn golden brown. Return zucchini and chicken to the wok, stir to combine. Pour in the prepared sauce and toss to coat.
  • Stir in Gochujang paste, next add garlic and ginger. Simmer for 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce starts to thicken. Serve with rice. Enjoy!

Video

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Nutrition

Serving: 0gCalories: 402kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 25gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 122mgSodium: 733mgPotassium: 669mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 196IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 31mgIron: 2mg
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