Honey-Soy Glazed Chicken Stir Fry with Snow Peas
A quick and flavorful stir fry combining tender chicken breast with crisp snow peas, all coated in a glossy honey-soy glaze. This asian-inspired stir fry ready in about 25 minutes pairs thinly sliced chicken breast, trimmed snow peas, soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 3, 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.
Ingredients
- 12 oz, thinly sliced chicken breast
- 1 cup, trimmed snow peas
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 3 cloves, minced garlic
- 1 tsp, freshly grated ginger
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp, toasted sesame seeds
- 2 stalks, sliced green onions
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 12 oz thinly sliced chicken breast and cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring frequently, until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through.
- Step 2: Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tsp freshly grated ginger; sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, taking care not to burn the garlic.
- Step 3: Add 1 cup trimmed snow peas and cook, stirring constantly, for 2-3 minutes until peas are bright green and tender-crisp.
- Step 4: Pour in 3 tbsp soy sauce and 2 tbsp honey, stirring to coat all ingredients. Cook for another 2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and glazes the chicken and vegetables.
- Step 5: Remove from heat and sprinkle 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds and 2 sliced green onions on top before serving.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Honey-Soy Glazed Chicken Stir Fry with Snow Peas take to make?
Total time is about 25 minutes (10 min prep + 15 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 Honey-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 thinly sliced chicken breast from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Honey-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 Honey-Soy Glazed Chicken Stir Fry with Snow Peas for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 3 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 3). 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 Honey-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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