Quick Sesame-Ginger Stir Fry with Chicken and Snow Peas

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-09 · Updated 2026-08-09

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A fast and flavorful stir fry combining tender chicken strips, crisp snow peas, and a savory sesame-ginger sauce. This Asian-inspired stir-fry recipe (high protein), ready in about 22 minutes, pairs chicken breast, snow peas, sesame oil 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: 12 min Serves 4 Asian cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb, thinly sliced chicken breast
2 cups, trimmed snow peas
2 tbsp sesame oil
1 tbsp, minced fresh ginger
3, minced garlic cloves
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp honey
2, sliced green onions
1 tbsp sesame seeds
1 tsp, dissolved in 2 tbsp water cornstarch
1 tbsp vegetable oil

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add 1 lb thinly sliced chicken breast and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until the chicken is browned and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
Step 2: In the same skillet, add 2 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger, and 3 minced garlic cloves. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 3: Add 2 cups trimmed snow peas and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until they are bright green and crisp-tender.
Step 4: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Add 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp honey, and 1 tsp cornstarch dissolved in 2 tbsp water. Stir everything together and cook for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken and vegetables.
Step 5: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 sliced green onions and 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds before serving.