Oriental Garlic Chicken with Zucchini

Delight your taste buds with this vibrant Oriental Garlic Chicken with Zucchini, a perfect balance of savory, sweet, and fresh flavors. Tender strips of chicken breast are stir-fried with crisp zucchini and coated in a luscious soy sauce-honey glaze infused with aromatic garlic and sesame oil. The addition of a quick cornstarch slurry ensures the sauce clings beautifully to every bite. This quick and easy dish is ready in just 35 minutes, making it an ideal weeknight dinner option that doesn’t skimp on restaurant-quality flavor. Garnished with vibrant green onions and a sprinkle of nutty sesame seeds, this dish pairs perfectly with steamed rice or noodles. Simple, wholesome ingredients come together to create a meal that’s both healthy and irresistibly flavorful. Perfect for fans of Asian-inspired cuisine, this recipe is a must-try for your next dinner at home!

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams chicken breast
• 2 medium zucchini
• 4 tablespoons soy sauce
• 4 cloves garlic
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 teaspoons sesame oil
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons water
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 stalks green onion
• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Cut the chicken breast into thin strips and season with salt and black pepper. Set aside.

Step 2

Slice the zucchini into thin rounds and mince the garlic cloves.

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, and sesame oil.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, mix the cornstarch with water to create a slurry. Set aside.

Step 5

Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the zucchini slices and sauté for 3-5 minutes until tender but still crispy. Remove from the skillet and set aside.

Step 6

Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the same skillet. Add the minced garlic and stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 7

Add the chicken strips to the skillet and stir-fry for 5-7 minutes until they are golden and cooked through.

Step 8

Reduce the heat to medium and pour the soy sauce mixture over the chicken. Cook for another 2 minutes, stirring to coat the chicken evenly.

Step 9

Add the cornstarch slurry to the skillet and stir continuously for 1 minute until the sauce thickens.

Step 10

Return the zucchini to the skillet and toss everything together to combine.

Step 11

Garnish the dish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1137.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1558.8

Total Fat 75.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 12.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 32.0g
Cholesterol 430mg	0%
Sodium 8863.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 78.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.2g	0%
Total Sugars 62.8g
Protein 151.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 194.3mg	0%
Iron 5.6mg	0%
Potassium 2666.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 42.3%

Protein: 38.1%

Carbs: 19.7%