Spicy Chicken Hibachi Stir Fry with Snow Peas and Mushrooms
Quick stir fry featuring tender chicken breast, crisp snow peas, and earthy mushrooms tossed in a spicy garlic-soy sauce. This japanese-inspired stir fry ready in about 22 minutes pairs trimmed snow peas, sliced shiitake mushrooms, soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 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 into strips boneless skinless chicken breast
- 1 cup, trimmed snow peas
- 1 cup, sliced shiitake mushrooms
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2, sliced thinly for garnish green onions
Instructions
- Step 1: In a small bowl, combine 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp brown sugar, 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes, 3 cloves minced garlic, and 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger to create the spicy garlic-soy sauce.
- Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 1 lb thinly sliced chicken breast and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until the edges are golden and chicken is almost cooked through.
- Step 3: Add 1 cup sliced shiitake mushrooms and 1 cup trimmed snow peas to the skillet. Continue stir-frying for another 3 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Step 4: Pour in the prepared spicy garlic-soy sauce and 2 tbsp sesame oil, tossing everything together. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the chicken and vegetables.
- Step 5: Remove from heat, garnish with 2 sliced green onions, and serve immediately over steamed rice or noodles.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Spicy Chicken Hibachi Stir Fry with Snow Peas and Mushrooms take to make?
Total time is about 22 minutes (10 min prep + 12 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 Spicy Chicken Hibachi Stir Fry with Snow Peas and Mushrooms?
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 trimmed snow peas from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Spicy Chicken Hibachi Stir Fry with Snow Peas and Mushrooms?
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 Spicy Chicken Hibachi Stir Fry with Snow Peas and Mushrooms 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 Spicy Chicken Hibachi Stir Fry with Snow Peas and Mushrooms?
Japanese 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.
