Stir-Fried Sesame Chicken with Snow Peas

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A quick and effortless stir-fry featuring tender chicken and crisp snow peas coated in a savory sesame sauce. This asian-inspired stir fry (high protein) ready in about 20 minutes pairs boneless skinless chicken breast, snow peas, sesame oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves 3 Asian cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Slice 12 oz boneless skinless chicken breast into thin strips about 1/4 inch thick.
  2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tsp grated fresh ginger, and 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water until smooth; set aside.
  3. Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Add the chicken strips to the skillet and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until the edges turn golden and the chicken is nearly cooked through.
  5. Step 5: Toss in 8 oz snow peas and stir-fry for 2 minutes until they turn bright green and remain crisp.
  6. Step 6: Pour in the soy-honey sauce mixture and cook for another 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken and peas.
  7. Step 7: Remove from heat and sprinkle 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds and 2 sliced green onions over the dish before serving.

Frequently asked questions

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

Can I substitute ingredients in Stir-Fried 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 Sesame Chicken 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.

Is Stir-Fried Sesame Chicken with Snow Peas high protein?

Yes — this recipe is tagged high protein based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.

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