Ingredients
Scale
Before you start cooking, gather all the necessary ingredients. Here’s what you’ll need:
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb (500 g) boneless, skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 cups mushrooms, quartered
- 1 large zucchini, sliced into half-moons
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, minced
Chicken Marinade
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp vinegar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
Sauce
- ½ cup water
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp soy sauce alternative (for a stronger flavor)
- 1 tbsp vinegar
- 2 tsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
Instructions
Follow these simple steps to create a dish that is both flavorful and easy to prepare.
Step 1: Marinate Chicken
- In a bowl, mix the marinade ingredients: soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, and cornstarch.
- Add the thinly sliced chicken to the mixture and toss to coat evenly.
- Let the chicken marinate for 20-30 minutes to absorb all the flavors.
Step 2: Prepare Sauce
- In another bowl, combine all the sauce ingredients: water, soy sauce, soy sauce alternative, vinegar, brown sugar, and cornstarch.
- Stir well and set the sauce aside for later use.
Step 3: Cook Chicken
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over high heat.
- Add the marinated chicken in a single layer, cooking until browned on both sides.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
Step 4: Cook Veggies
- In the same skillet, add the quartered mushrooms and sliced zucchini.
- Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until the vegetables are crisp-tender.
Step 5: Combine
- Return the chicken to the skillet with the vegetables.
- Add minced garlic and ginger; cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Pour in the prepared sauce and stir until the mixture thickens and everything is well-coated.
Step 6: Serve
- Serve the mushroom chicken hot.
- Enjoy your delicious meal with family and friends!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: one normal portion
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Fat: 12 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Protein: 30 g