Quick Ginger-Soy Stir-Fried Chicken with Snow Peas

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · ·

A fast and flavorful stir-fry with tender chicken strips, crisp snow peas, and a tangy ginger-soy sauce perfect for weeknight dinners. This asian-inspired stir fry ready in about 20 minutes pairs chicken breast, thinly sliced, soy sauce, fresh ginger, minced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, and 1 tsp cornstarch dissolved in 2 tbsp water; set aside.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil and 1 tbsp sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat until shimmering.
  3. Step 3: Add 1 lb thinly sliced chicken breast in a single layer and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until the edges turn golden and chicken is nearly cooked through.
  4. Step 4: Toss in 8 oz trimmed snow peas and continue cooking for 2 minutes until they are bright green and crisp-tender.
  5. Step 5: Pour the prepared ginger-soy sauce over the chicken and snow peas. Stir vigorously and cook for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the ingredients.
  6. Step 6: Sprinkle 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes and 2 sliced green onions on top, stir once more, then remove from heat and serve immediately over steamed rice or noodles.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Quick Ginger-Soy Stir-Fried Chicken 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 Quick Ginger-Soy Stir-Fried Chicken 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 chicken breast, thinly sliced from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Quick Ginger-Soy Stir-Fried Chicken 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 Quick Ginger-Soy Stir-Fried Chicken 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 Quick Ginger-Soy Stir-Fried Chicken 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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