Stir-Fried Chicken with Ginger, Garlic, and Snap Peas

Tender chicken strips cooked in a savory sauce with fresh ginger, garlic, and crisp snap peas. Served over steamed rice for a satisfying weeknight meal.

Cuisine: Asian

Category: Asian

Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 20 minutes.

Serves 2.

Ingredients

• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 tbsp, minced fresh ginger
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 1 cup, trimmed snap peas
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 cup, divided cooked white rice

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, combine 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, and 1 tbsp cornstarch; toss to coat and set aside for 10 minutes.
2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 2 tbsp fresh ginger and 3 minced garlic cloves, stir for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add chicken and stir-fry for 5-6 minutes until golden and cooked through, stirring occasionally.
4. Step 4: Add 1 cup snap peas and 1/2 cup water, cover, and cook for 3 minutes until snap peas are tender-crisp.
5. Step 5: Stir in remaining 1 tbsp soy sauce and 1 tbsp rice vinegar, then cook uncovered for 1 minute until sauce thickens.
6. Step 6: Serve over 1/4 cup cooked white rice, with the remaining rice on the side.