Sesame-Ginger Chicken Stir Fry with Snow Peas

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-22 · Updated 2026-05-22

Tender strips of chicken sautéed with crisp snow peas and bell peppers in a savory sesame-ginger sauce, served over steamed rice. This Asian fusion recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs snow peas, trimmed, red bell pepper, thinly sliced, green onions, sliced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 370 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 boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced thin
• 1 cup snow peas, trimmed
• 1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 3 stalks green onions, sliced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• 2 tbsp water
• to serve, about 2 cups cooked steamed jasmine rice

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tsp cornstarch, and 2 tbsp water until smooth; set aside.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add 1 lb sliced chicken breasts and cook for 5-6 minutes until browned and cooked through; remove chicken and set aside.
3. Step 3: In the same skillet, add 1 tbsp sesame oil, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Step 4: Add 1 cup snow peas, 1 medium thinly sliced red bell pepper, and 3 sliced green onions. Stir fry for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
5. Step 5: Return chicken to the skillet, pour in the soy sauce mixture, and toss everything together. Cook for 2 minutes until sauce thickens and coats the chicken and vegetables.
6. Step 6: Sprinkle 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds over the stir fry and serve immediately over 2 cups steamed jasmine rice.