Stir-Fried Ginger-Sesame Chicken with Snow Peas

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · ·

A quick and flavorful stir fry featuring tender chicken breast tossed with crisp snow peas in a fragrant ginger-sesame sauce. This asian-inspired stir fry ready in about 22 minutes pairs trimmed snow peas, finely grated fresh ginger, minced garlic cloves 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 12 min Serves 4 Asian cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 1 pound thinly sliced boneless skinless chicken breast and cook, stirring frequently, for 4-5 minutes until the chicken is just cooked through and lightly browned.
  2. Step 2: Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tablespoon finely grated fresh ginger to the skillet and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Step 3: Stir in 8 ounces trimmed snow peas, 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 tablespoons sesame oil, 1 tablespoon honey, and 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until the snow peas are tender-crisp and the sauce has thickened slightly to coat the chicken.
  4. Step 4: Remove from heat and sprinkle 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds and 2 thinly sliced green onions over the stir fry. Toss gently and serve immediately.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Stir-Fried Ginger-Sesame Chicken with Snow Peas 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 Stir-Fried Ginger-Sesame Chicken 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 trimmed snow peas from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Stir-Fried Ginger-Sesame Chicken 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 Stir-Fried Ginger-Sesame Chicken with Snow Peas 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 Stir-Fried Ginger-Sesame Chicken with Snow Peas?

Asian 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.

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