Quick Chicken Stir-Fry with Garlic Ginger Sauce

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · ·

Tender chicken and crisp vegetables in a savory garlic-ginger sauce, ready in 20 minutes for busy weeknights. This chinese-inspired stir fry ready in about 27 minutes pairs sliced thin boneless chicken thighs, soy sauce, minced ginger for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 calories and feeds 2, 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.

★ 4.3 (9 ratings) Prep: 15 min Cook: 12 min Serves 2 Chinese cuisine 520 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Whisk 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp minced ginger, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tbsp cornstarch in a bowl. Set aside.
  2. Step 2: Heat 1 tsp sesame oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add 12 oz sliced chicken thighs and stir-fry for 5-6 minutes until golden and cooked through.
  3. Step 3: Push chicken to one side of the skillet. Add 1 sliced red bell pepper, 1 sliced green bell pepper, and 1 cup snap peas to the skillet. Stir-fry for 3 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
  4. Step 4: Pour sauce mixture over chicken and vegetables. Stir constantly for 2 minutes until sauce thickens and coats ingredients.
  5. Step 5: Serve immediately over 2 cups cooked rice.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Quick Chicken Stir-Fry with Garlic Ginger Sauce take to make?

Total time is about 27 minutes (15 min prep + 12 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 Quick Chicken Stir-Fry with Garlic Ginger Sauce?

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 soy sauce from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Quick Chicken Stir-Fry with Garlic Ginger Sauce?

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 Quick Chicken Stir-Fry with Garlic Ginger Sauce for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 2 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 2). 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 Quick Chicken Stir-Fry with Garlic Ginger Sauce?

Chinese 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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