Zucchini Stir Fry

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  Chicken Breast, Boneless Skinless(454g)

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

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  Soy Sauce, Low Sodium(60g)
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  Vinegar, Apple Cider(10g)
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  Sugar, Granulated White(10g)
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  Ginger, Fresh Root(15g)
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  Garlic(15g)
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  2 tablespoons water
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  Cornstarch(5g)
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  Red pepper flakes(1g)
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  Zucchini
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  Yellow Onion
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  Olive oil(30g)

  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 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar, and 1 teaspoon sugar. Set aside to marinate.
2. 2In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 3 tablespoons soy sauce, remaining 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar, remaining 1 teaspoon sugar, minced fresh ginger, minced garlic, 1/4 cup 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 1 tablespoon 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 1 tablespoon 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 until slightly thickened, then add the sliced zucchini. Cook 3 minutes over medium-high heat, stirring gently, until the zucchini begins to soften.
7. 7Remove from heat and stir the cooked chicken back into the pan until combined.
8. 8Divide the stir fry evenly into 4 airtight containers while hot. Refrigerate until ready to eat, and reheat gently on the stovetop or in a microwave before serving.