White Pepper and Ginger Stir-Fried Chicken with Snow Peas

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-13 · Updated 2026-05-13

Juicy chicken stir-fried with fresh ginger and a hint of white pepper, complemented by crisp snow peas for a light and flavorful Asian dish. This Asian fusion recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs chicken breast, fresh ginger, snow peas for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 250 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 (450 g), thinly sliced chicken breast
• 1 tbsp, finely julienned fresh ginger
• 2 cups (150 g), trimmed snow peas
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1/2 tsp white pepper
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 2 cloves, minced garlic
• 2 stalks, chopped green onion

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 2 cloves minced garlic and 1 tbsp julienned fresh ginger, stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
2. Step 2: Add 1 lb thinly sliced chicken breast, spreading evenly, and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until the chicken is opaque and starting to brown.
3. Step 3: Sprinkle 1/2 tsp white pepper and pour in 2 tbsp soy sauce, stirring to coat the chicken.
4. Step 4: Add 2 cups trimmed snow peas and 2 chopped green onion stalks, stir-fry for another 2 minutes until the snow peas are bright green and tender-crisp.
5. Step 5: Drizzle 1 tsp sesame oil over the stir-fry, toss to combine, and remove from heat immediately to preserve freshness and aroma.