Garlic Chicken Zucchini Noodles (Print Version)
Tender chicken and zucchini noodles tossed in a savory garlic sauce, cooked quickly for a fresh, healthy meal.
# What You'll 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
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
# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 - Toss the sliced chicken breasts 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 chicken to a plate and set aside.
04 - In the same pan, add bell pepper and snap peas. 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 the chicken to the pan. Pour in the sauce and toss everything together for 1–2 minutes until heated through and well coated. Remove from heat. Garnish with sesame seeds and fresh herbs. Serve immediately.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- You get all the comfort of a noodle stir fry without the heavy carb crash afterward
- The entire dish comes together in under 30 minutes, perfect for hectic weeknights when you want something real but fast
- Leftovers reheat beautifully for lunch the next day, if there are any
02 -
- Overcooking zucchini noodles turns them into mush, so keep the cooking time short and watch them closely
- Have all ingredients prepped before you start cooking, stir fry moves fast and there is no time to chop mid stream
- The cornstarch coating on the chicken can clump if the chicken is too wet, pat it dry before coating
03 -
- Cook the zucchini noodles in batches if your pan is crowded, otherwise they steam instead of stir fry
- Warm your serving bowls in the oven so the stir fry stays hot from first bite to last