Chicken Stir-Fry with Ginger, Snow Peas, and Cashews

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Tender chicken pieces stir-fried with crisp snow peas, toasted cashews, and a fragrant ginger-soy sauce. This Asian fusion recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breast, fresh ginger, grated, garlic cloves, minced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Asian cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  2. Step 2: Add 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger and 2 minced garlic cloves, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Step 3: Add 1 lb sliced chicken breast strips and stir-fry for 5-6 minutes until fully cooked and lightly browned.
  4. Step 4: Stir in 2 cups snow peas and cook for 2 minutes until crisp-tender.
  5. Step 5: Mix 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp honey, 2 tsp sesame oil, and 1/4 tsp red chili flakes (if using) in a small bowl, then pour over the chicken and vegetables.
  6. Step 6: Toss in 1/2 cup roasted cashews and 2 sliced green onions, stir-fry for another minute until everything is coated and heated through.
  7. Step 7: Remove from heat and serve immediately over steamed rice or noodles if desired.

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