Stir-Fried Chicken with Snow Peas and Ginger

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · ·

A quick and vibrant stir-fry featuring tender chicken breast, crisp snow peas, and aromatic ginger. This chinese-inspired chicken ready in about 20 minutes pairs chicken breast, thinly sliced, snow peas, trimmed, fresh ginger, grated for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 2, 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 2 Chinese cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add 12 oz thinly sliced chicken breast and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until the chicken turns opaque and begins to brown on edges.
  2. Step 2: Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger to the wok, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant but not burnt.
  3. Step 3: Toss in 1 cup trimmed snow peas and continue stir-frying for 2 minutes until the peas are bright green and crisp-tender.
  4. Step 4: Drizzle 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp oyster sauce, and 1 tsp sesame oil over the ingredients. Stir well to coat and cook for another minute until sauce thickens slightly.
  5. Step 5: Remove from heat, season with 1/4 tsp black pepper, and garnish with 2 sliced green onions before serving hot.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Stir-Fried Chicken with Snow Peas and Ginger take to make?

Total time is about 20 minutes (10 min prep + 10 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 Stir-Fried Chicken with Snow Peas and Ginger?

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 Stir-Fried Chicken with Snow Peas and Ginger?

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 Stir-Fried Chicken with Snow Peas and Ginger for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 2 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 2). 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 Stir-Fried Chicken with Snow Peas and Ginger?

Chinese 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.

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