Stir-Fried Sesame Ginger Chicken with Snow Peas
A quick and flavorful stir-fry combining tender chicken breast with crisp snow peas in a savory sesame ginger sauce. This asian-inspired quick meals ready in about 25 minutes pairs trimmed snow peas, sesame oil, finely grated fresh ginger 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.
Ingredients
- 1 lb, thinly sliced into 1/4-inch strips chicken breast
- 8 oz, trimmed snow peas
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp, finely grated fresh ginger
- 3, minced garlic cloves
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water
- 2, thinly sliced green onions
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tsp cornstarch, and 2 tbsp water until smooth and set aside.
- Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 1 tbsp finely grated fresh ginger and 3 minced garlic cloves, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
- Step 3: Add 1 lb thinly sliced chicken breast strips to the skillet and cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring frequently, until the chicken is cooked through and lightly golden.
- Step 4: Add 8 oz trimmed snow peas and pour the prepared sauce over the chicken and vegetables. Stir-fry everything together for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the ingredients.
- Step 5: Remove from heat, garnish with 2 thinly sliced green onions and 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds before serving.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Stir-Fried Sesame Ginger Chicken with Snow Peas take to make?
Total time is about 25 minutes (10 min prep + 15 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 Ginger 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 Sesame Ginger 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 Ginger 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 Sesame Ginger Chicken with Snow Peas?
Asian quick meals 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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