Stir-Fried Chicken with Garlic and Snow Peas

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-17 · Updated 2026-06-17

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A quick and flavorful stir-fry featuring tender chicken breast and crisp snow peas in a savory garlic sauce. This Chinese-inspired stir-fry recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs chicken breast, snow peas, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 240 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Chinese cuisine 240 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb, thinly sliced chicken breast
8 oz, trimmed snow peas
4 cloves, minced garlic cloves
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp sesame oil
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tsp cornstarch
1/4 cup water
2 stalks, sliced green onions
1 tsp, grated fresh ginger
1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Toss 1 lb thinly sliced chicken breast with 1 tsp cornstarch in a bowl until evenly coated.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the chicken and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until cooked through and edges start to brown.
Step 3: Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1 tsp grated fresh ginger to the pan and stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 4: Pour in 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp sesame oil, and 1/4 cup water, stirring to combine and create a light sauce. Add 8 oz trimmed snow peas and cook for 2 minutes until peas are bright green and tender-crisp.
Step 5: Season with 1/4 tsp black pepper and stir in 2 sliced green onions just before removing from heat. Serve immediately.