Thai Style Chicken With Zucchini

May 21, 2023May 21, 20230 2
Thai Style Chicken With Zucchini
in Main

Prep

15 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1/4 cup light soy sauce
1/2 tablespoon fish sauce
2 teaspoons caster sugar
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
500 g zucchini , diced large
300 g mushrooms , roughly chopped ( optional ingredient )
2 tablespoons peanut oil
2 garlic cloves , minced
3 teaspoons minced chili
500 g ground chicken
1/4 cup coriander leaves

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4-6
Calories
280
Sugar
4g
Fat
10g
This Thai-inspired chicken and zucchini dish is a quick and flavorful meal that is perfect for midweek dinners. The dish is stir-fried to perfection in a sauce made of soy sauce, fish sauce, caster sugar, and white pepper. The zucchini serves as a great foundation and is then topped with ground chicken, mushrooms, garlic, chili, and fresh coriander leaves. The result is a healthy and tasty meal that is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

Instructions

1.In a bowl, combine the soy sauce, fish sauce, caster sugar, and white pepper, mix well.
2.In a wok or large frypan, heat the peanut oil over high heat. Add garlic and chili, stir-fry for 30 seconds.
3.Add the ground chicken in 2 batches, stirring each time until cooked through.
4.Add the zucchini, stir-fry until zucchini is slightly softened.
5.Add the mushrooms and the sauce mixture, stir-fry for 1-2 minutes or until everything is coated in sauce and heated through.
6.Serve with fresh coriander leaves on top.

PROS

This dish is high in protein and low in fat.
Zucchini is a great source of vitamins and minerals, helping to support digestive health and boost the immune system.

CONS

This dish may be too spicy for some individuals, you can adjust the amount of chili used to cater to your spice tolerance.
It also contains soy sauce which is high in sodium.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The zucchini in this dish is high in fiber, helping to support digestive health and reduce the risk of chronic disease. Garlic and chili contain antioxidants that help to fight inflammation and support cardiovascular health. The chicken in this dish is a great source of protein, helping to support muscle growth and repair.

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