Garlic Chicken Zucchini Noodles (Printable)
Tender chicken and crisp zucchini noodles cooked with savory garlic and ginger for a vibrant meal.
# What You Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 1.1 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
02 - 1 tbsp cornstarch
03 - 0.5 tsp salt
04 - 0.25 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 - 0.5 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
→ Garnish
17 - 1 tbsp sesame seeds
18 - Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
# Directions:
01 - Toss sliced chicken breast 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 tbsp oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken and stir fry for 4 to 5 minutes until cooked through. Remove to a plate.
04 - Add bell pepper and snap peas to the same pan. Stir fry for 2 to 3 minutes until just tender.
05 - Add zucchini noodles and green onions to the pan. 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 to 2 minutes until heated through and well coated. Remove from heat, garnish with sesame seeds and fresh herbs.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The sauce hits every single flavor note in under 30 minutes
- You can customize the vegetables based on what's in your crisper drawer
- It reheats beautifully for lunch the next day
02 -
- Overcooked zucchini noodles turn into watery mush so watch them closely
- Crowding the pan lowers the temperature and creates steam instead of sear
- Let the sauce bubble for just a moment to thicken slightly
03 -
- Pat zucchini noodles dry with paper towels before cooking
- Toast your sesame seeds in a dry pan for extra nutty flavor