Chicken and Zucchini Stir-Fry
Tender chicken and crisp zucchini in a savory garlic-ginger stir-fry sauce.
Instructions
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Step 1
Slice the chicken, zucchini, and bell pepper as directed. Prepare the garlic and ginger, keeping the raw chicken separate from the vegetables.
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Step 2
Whisk the soy sauce, chicken broth, rice vinegar, sesame oil, cornstarch, sugar, and black pepper until smooth.
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Step 3
Heat the wok over high heat and add 1 tbsp (15 ml) vegetable oil. Add the chicken in a single layer and stir-fry until browned and the thickest pieces reach 74°C, then transfer it to a clean plate.
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Step 4
Return the wok to high heat and add the remaining 1 tbsp (15 ml) vegetable oil. Add the zucchini and bell pepper, then stir-fry until lightly browned but still crisp.
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Step 5
Add the garlic and ginger and stir-fry until fragrant.
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Step 6
Re-whisk the prepared sauce and pour it into the wok. Return the chicken and any accumulated juices, then toss over high heat until the sauce bubbles and coats the chicken and vegetables.
Nutrition (Estimated)
Food safety
Caution: medium
Keep raw chicken separate from vegetables and ready-to-eat items. Cook chicken to an internal temperature of 74°C. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours and consume within 3 days, reheating to 74°C.
Risk factors
- raw poultry
- cross-contamination
- undercooking
- improper leftover storage