Garlic Chicken Zucchini Noodles (Print Version)
Tender chicken and crisp zucchini noodles tossed in a flavorful garlic sauce for a quick, healthy meal.
# What You Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 1.1 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
02 - 1 tbsp cornstarch
03 - 1/2 tsp salt
04 - 1/4 tsp 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 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
10 - 2 tbsp oyster sauce
11 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
12 - 1 tbsp honey
13 - 2 tsp sesame oil
14 - 4 garlic cloves, minced
15 - 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
16 - 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
→ Garnish
17 - 1 tbsp sesame seeds
18 - Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
# How to Prepare:
01 - Toss sliced chicken with cornstarch, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
02 - Whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes. Set aside.
03 - Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken and stir fry 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 well coated.
07 - Remove from heat. Garnish with sesame seeds and fresh herbs. Serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The sauce creates this gorgeous glossy coating that makes everything taste restaurant quality
- It comes together so fast that weeknight dinners actually feel exciting again
- The vegetables stay crisp tender, never mushy or sad
02 -
- Overcooking zucchini noodles is the number one mistake, they go from perfect to watery in seconds
- The cornstarch on the chicken helps it not dry out and also slightly thickens the sauce as it cooks
03 -
- Dry your zucchini noodles after spiralizing to prevent the dish from becoming watery
- Use a large pan, overcrowding causes steaming instead of stir frying