Ginger-Soy Glazed Chicken Stir Fry with Snow Peas

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Quick stir-fried chicken with a savory ginger-soy glaze and crisp snow peas for a flavorful Asian-inspired meal. This asian-inspired stir fry ready in about 20 minutes pairs snow peas, trimmed, garlic cloves, minced, fresh ginger, minced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 290 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: 10 min Serves 4 Asian cuisine 290 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, and 2 tsp sesame oil; set aside.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add 1 lb thinly sliced boneless skinless chicken breasts and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until golden and cooked through.
  3. Step 3: Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger to the chicken, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Toss in 2 cups trimmed snow peas and stir-fry for 2 minutes until bright green and crisp-tender.
  5. Step 5: Pour the prepared soy-honey sauce over the stir-fry. Add 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes if using, stirring continuously for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken and snow peas.
  6. Step 6: Remove from heat, sprinkle with 2 sliced green onions and 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds before serving immediately with steamed rice.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Ginger-Soy Glazed Chicken Stir Fry with Snow Peas take to make?

Total time is about 20 minutes (10 min prep + 10 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Ginger-Soy Glazed Chicken Stir Fry with Snow Peas?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep snow peas, trimmed from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Ginger-Soy Glazed Chicken Stir Fry with Snow Peas?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Ginger-Soy Glazed Chicken Stir Fry with Snow Peas for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Ginger-Soy Glazed Chicken Stir Fry with Snow Peas?

Asian stir fry like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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