Spicy Sesame Ginger Chicken Stir Fry with Zucchini Noodles
Try this Spicy Sesame Ginger Chicken Stir Fry with Zucchini Noodles recipe.
Try this Spicy Sesame Ginger Chicken Stir Fry with Zucchini Noodles recipe.
- salt and pepper
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 large garlic clove minced
- 1 red bell pepper blade a, noodles trimmed
- 1 tablespoon peeled and minced ginger
- 8 ounces boneless skinless chicken breast cut into â¼â€ thick pieces
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or less if you don’t like heat)
- 2 medium zucchinis blade c, noodles trimmed
- 1 red onion blade a, noodles trimmed
- 1.5 tablespoons soy sauce
- â¼ cup diced scallions (green parts only) to garni
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds to garnish (optional)
- Carbohydrate 74.7593000360274 g
- Cholesterol 131.541787184 mg
- Fat 21.9470727143968 g
- Fiber 21.6809999375879 g
- Protein 72.9459390873343 g
- Saturated Fat 3.5003174130818 g
- Serving Size 1 1 recipe (1483g)
- Sodium 298.458093081342 mg
- Sugar 53.0783000984395 g
- Trans Fat 2.68396741149286 g
- Calories 721 calories
Step-by-step
- Heat a wok or large skillet over high heat.
- Once pan is hot, add the oil and swirl to coat.
- Add the chicken, season with salt and pepper, and let cook for 2 minutes.
- Add the garlic, ginger, red pepper flakes, and toss for 2 minutes.
- Add the bell peppers, zucchini noodles, onions, soy sauce, and toss well to combine.
- Stir fry for 5 more minutes or until chicken is cooked through and veggies are crisp-tender.
- Divide stir fry into bowls and garnish with scallions and sesame seeds.
Sesame Oil Foundation
Sesame oil carries the primary aromatic profile for this dish through its high concentration of sesamol. High heat application degrades delicate volatiles quickly. Add the oil to a carbon steel wok only when the metal reaches smoking threshold to polymerize a temporary non-stick layer. Refined sesame oil tolerates heat better than unrefined toasted varieties.
Adapting for Dietary Restrictions
Zucchini ribbons replace traditional wheat strands entirely here. Substitute tamari for standard soy sauce to remove gluten. Tofu cubes or tempeh strips replace chicken at a one-to-one volume ratio for plant-based diets. Press moisture from soy proteins using heavy cast iron pans before cooking to replicate firm texture.
Fresh Versus Preserved Elements
Fresh ginger root contains active zingibain enzymes that tenderize proteins differently than dried powder. Jarred minced garlic lacks alliinase potency found in freshly crushed cloves. Fresh red onion yields crunch, whereas pickled varieties introduce high acidity that disrupts the soy balance.
