Ginger Chicken & Zucchini Stir-Fry
A fast Chinese-inspired stir-fry pairing savory ground chicken with peak-summer Washington zucchini, ginger, and a glossy sesame-soy sauce.
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It scored 7/10, below our 8/10 retry mark.
Ingredients
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Mary's ABF Ground Chicken Breast16 ounces $7.10
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Organic Zucchini Squash12 ounces $2.77
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Organic Jasmine Thai White Rice1/2 cup dry $4.19
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Green Onion3 green onions $1.39
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Water1 cup
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Kosher salt1/2 teaspoon
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Low-sodium soy sauce2 tablespoons
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Rice vinegar1 tablespoon
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Honey2 teaspoons
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Toasted sesame oil1 teaspoon
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Cornstarch1 teaspoon
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Garlic2 cloves
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Fresh ginger1 tablespoon grated
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Crushed red pepper flakes1/4 teaspoon
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Black pepper1/4 teaspoon
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Neutral cooking oil1 tablespoon
Instructions
- Cut 12 ounces Organic Zucchini Squash into 1/2-inch half-moons; thinly slice 3 green onions, keeping the white and green parts separate; mince 2 garlic cloves and grate 1 tablespoon fresh ginger.
- Combine 1/2 cup dry Organic Jasmine Thai White Rice, 3/4 cup water, and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce the heat to low, and cook for 15 minutes; remove from the heat and rest, covered, for 5 minutes.
- Whisk together 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 2 teaspoons honey, 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil, 1 teaspoon cornstarch, and 1/4 cup water.
- Season 16 ounces Mary's ABF Ground Chicken Breast with 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Heat 2 teaspoons neutral cooking oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add the seasoned 16 ounces ground chicken and stir-fry, breaking it into bite-size pieces, for 5 to 6 minutes until it reaches 165°F. Transfer the cooked 16 ounces ground chicken to a plate.
- Add 1 teaspoon neutral cooking oil to the skillet, followed by 12 ounces prepared zucchini, the white parts of 3 green onions, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger, and 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; stir-fry for 3 minutes until crisp-tender.
- Return the cooked 16 ounces ground chicken to the skillet and pour in the sauce containing 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 2 teaspoons honey, 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil, 1 teaspoon cornstarch, and 1/4 cup water. Toss for 1 to 2 minutes until glossy and thickened, then divide the stir-fry and the cooked 1/2 cup dry rice between 2 bowls and garnish with the green parts of 3 green onions.
Total time: 35 minutes
Estimated cost: $11–$14
Health notes: About 540 calories per serving, with roughly 42 grams protein, 55 grams carbohydrates, and 16 grams fat.
Drink pairing: A chilled off-dry Riesling softens the chile heat and complements the ginger-sesame sauce.