Spiced Ginger Turmeric Chicken Stir Fry
Tender chicken strips stir-fried with fresh ginger, turmeric, and vibrant vegetables, delivering a warm, soulful flavor with an Asian-inspired twist. This Asian Fusion-inspired stir-fry recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, fresh ginger, turmeric powder for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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, thinly sliced boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp minced fresh ginger
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 3 cloves minced garlic cloves
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 medium, thinly sliced red bell pepper
- 1 cup trimmed snap peas
- 3 stalks sliced green onions
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 1 lb thinly sliced boneless skinless chicken breasts with 1 tsp turmeric powder, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp honey, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Marinate for 10 minutes.
- Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Step 3: Add 2 tbsp minced fresh ginger and 3 minced garlic cloves to the wok and stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Step 4: Add the marinated chicken to the wok and stir-fry for 5-6 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and lightly browned.
- Step 5: Toss in 1 medium thinly sliced red bell pepper and 1 cup snap peas, stirring for 3 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Step 6: Drizzle 2 tbsp sesame oil over the stir-fry and add 3 sliced green onions, tossing everything together for 1 minute before removing from heat. Serve hot with steamed rice or noodles.







