Sesame-Ginger Chicken Stir-Fry with Broccoli and Snap Peas
A vibrant stir-fry featuring tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and a glossy ginger-sesame sauce. This Asian-inspired quick recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs chicken breast, soy sauce, rice vinegar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 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.
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp ginger
- 3 tbsp water
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup snap peas
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup sesame seeds
- 1/4 cup green onions
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Instructions
- Step 1: Whisk together 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tbsp honey, and 1 tbsp grated ginger in a bowl; add 1 lb thinly sliced chicken breast and marinate for 15 minutes.
- Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok over high heat. Add marinated chicken and cook for 5-6 minutes until golden brown and cooked through; remove and set aside.
- Step 3: Add 2 cups broccoli florets and 1 cup snap peas to the wok, then add 2 minced garlic cloves. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
- Step 4: Return chicken to wok, pour in the reserved marinade (3 tbsp), and bring to a simmer for 1 minute to thicken.
- Step 5: Stir in 1/4 cup sesame seeds and 1/4 cup sliced green onions, then serve immediately over rice.









