Chinese-Inspired Chicken with Zucchini and Mushroom Medley

Stir-fried chicken, zucchini, and maitake and shiitake mushrooms combine in this Chinese-inspired quick and easy weeknight meal.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 466 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 1 (8 ounce) package shiitake mushrooms, sliced
• 2 (5 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 ¼ cups cornstarch, or as needed
• 1 (8 ounce) package maitake mushrooms, roughly chopped
• 2 large zucchini, chopped
• 1 teaspoon low-sodium soy sauce, or to taste
• 1 teaspoon chile paste, or to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Put chicken in a zip-top bag with enough cornstarch to lightly coat.

Step 2

Heat sesame oil and canola oil over medium-high heat until hot. Add chicken and brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove chicken to plate. Add all mushrooms and zucchini, adding extra oil if needed, and brown until tender, about 3 minutes, depending on desired texture. Add chicken back into the pan, then add soy and chile paste to taste. Cook for another 2 minutes.