Spicy Chicken Teriyaki Stir Fry with Snow Peas
Quick stir fry featuring tender chicken pieces coated in a spicy teriyaki sauce enhanced with crisp snow peas for a balanced meal. This japanese-inspired chicken ready in about 30 minutes pairs chicken breast, thinly sliced, snow peas, soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 3, 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
- 12 oz chicken breast, thinly sliced
- 1 cup snow peas
- 4 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sriracha sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp ginger, minced
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
- 2 tbsp green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Step 1: In a small bowl, mix 4 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp sriracha sauce, and 2 tbsp brown sugar until sugar dissolves.
- Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp minced ginger; sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Step 3: Add 12 oz thinly sliced chicken breast to the skillet and stir fry for 5-6 minutes until cooked through and lightly browned.
- Step 4: Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken and cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently until sauce thickens and coats the chicken.
- Step 5: Add 1 cup snow peas to the skillet and cook for another 2 minutes until peas are crisp-tender.
- Step 6: Remove from heat, sprinkle with 1 tsp sesame seeds and 2 tbsp chopped green onions before serving.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Spicy Chicken Teriyaki Stir Fry with Snow Peas take to make?
Total time is about 30 minutes (15 min prep + 15 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 Teriyaki Stir Fry with Snow Peas?
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 chicken breast, thinly sliced from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Spicy Chicken Teriyaki Stir Fry with Snow Peas?
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 Teriyaki Stir Fry with Snow Peas for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 3 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 3). 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 Teriyaki Stir Fry with Snow Peas?
Japanese chicken 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.
