Chicken and Zucchini Noodle Stir-Fry
Tender chicken and spiralized zucchini tossed with garlic, ginger, and a savory soy-sesame stir-fry sauce.
Instructions
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Step 1
Spiralize the zucchini and gently pat the noodles dry.
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Step 2
Prepare the garlic, ginger, and scallions as indicated.
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Step 3
Slice the chicken into thin, even strips.
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Step 4
Whisk together the soy sauce, water, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, cornstarch, black pepper, and red pepper flakes until smooth.
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Step 5
Heat half the cooking oil in the wok over high heat. Stir-fry the chicken in batches until browned and its thickest pieces reach 74°C, then transfer it to a clean plate.
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Step 6
Add the remaining cooking oil to the wok, followed by the garlic and ginger. Stir-fry over high heat until fragrant.
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Step 7
Add the zucchini noodles and stir-fry over high heat until just tender but still firm.
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Step 8
Return the chicken to the wok and pour in the prepared sauce. Toss until the sauce bubbles, thickens, and coats everything evenly.
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Step 9
Remove the wok from the heat, scatter the scallions over the stir-fry, and serve immediately.
Nutrition (Estimated)
Food safety
Caution: moderate
Keep raw chicken separate from vegetables and ready-to-eat foods. Cook chicken to 74°C, serve promptly, and refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.
Risk factors
- raw poultry
- cross-contamination
- high-heat cooking