Garlic Chicken Zucchini Noodles (Printable version)
Tender chicken and zucchini noodles in a savory garlic sauce ready in 30 minutes.
# List of ingredients:
→ Chicken
01 - 1.1 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast, 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
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
# Directions:
01 - Toss the 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; set aside.
03 - Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and stir fry for 4–5 minutes until cooked through. Remove to a plate 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. Avoid overcooking to prevent mushy texture.
06 - Return the chicken to the pan. Pour in the 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 -
- This comes together faster than takeout delivery and tastes infinitely fresher
- The cornstarch coating on the chicken creates that velvety texture you usually only get in restaurants
02 -
- Pat your zucchini noodles dry with paper towels before cooking to prevent the dish from becoming watery
- Have all ingredients prepped before you start cooking, stir fry moves too fast for last minute chopping
03 -
- Use a spiralizer with the smallest noodle setting for pasta like strands that twirl beautifully on your fork
- Finish with an extra drizzle of sesame oil right before serving for an intense nutty aroma