Zucchini Stir Fry

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  1 lbs Chicken Breast, Boneless Skinless

  Boneless skinless. Buy in bulk and freeze — Costco rotisserie packs work too.

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  4 tbsp Soy Sauce, Low Sodium
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  2 tsp Vinegar, Apple Cider
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  2 tsp Sugar, Granulated White
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  1 tbsp Ginger, Fresh Root
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  3 Garlic(9g)
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  2 tbsp 2 tablespoons water
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  1 tsp Cornstarch
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  0.3 tsp Red pepper flakes
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  2 Zucchini(392g)
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  1 Yellow Onion(110g)
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  2 tbsp Olive oil

  Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.

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  Sesame seeds (optional for garnish)
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  Chopped green onion (for garnish)

Instructions

1. 1Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and place in a bowl with soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, and sugar. Set aside to marinate for at least 10 minutes.
2. 2In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining soy sauce, remaining apple cider vinegar, remaining sugar, minced fresh ginger, minced garlic, water, cornstarch, and red pepper flakes. Set aside.
3. 3Trim the zucchini ends, cut in half lengthwise, place flat-side down, and slice crosswise into 1/4-inch half-moons. Thinly slice the onion. Set both aside.
4. 4Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 1 minute until shimmering. Add the chicken with its marinade and cook 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown on the outside and no longer pink in the center (internal temp reaches 165°F). Transfer to a clean plate.
5. 5Add the remaining olive oil to the skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced onion and cook 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender and beginning to brown at the edges.
6. 6Stir the sauce mixture one final time, then pour into the skillet. Cook 30 seconds over medium-high heat until slightly thickened, then add the sliced zucchini. Cook 3 minutes, stirring gently, until the zucchini begins to soften and edges are translucent.
7. 7Remove from heat and stir the cooked chicken back into the pan until combined. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
8. 8Divide the stir fry evenly into 4 airtight containers while hot. Cool slightly before sealing, then refrigerate. Reheat gently on the stovetop over medium heat or in a microwave before serving. Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onion if desired.