Description
Indulge in a delightful chicken stir fry that transforms simple ingredients into a vibrant, flavorful dish. Featuring tender chicken breasts sautéed with crisp bell peppers and snap peas, this dish is coated in a savory sauce that tantalizes your taste buds. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests, this quick and healthy recipe brings joy to any table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 3–4 pieces), cut into strips
- 1 cup fresh bell peppers (any color), sliced
- 1 cup snap peas, trimmed
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger root, grated
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by washing and slicing the vegetables and cutting chicken into strips.
- Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat; add 1 tbsp oil until shimmering.
- Add chicken strips and cook for 5-7 minutes until golden brown and no pink remains.
- Stir in minced garlic, ginger, bell peppers, and snap peas; sauté for about 3-4 minutes until veggies are tender-crisp.
- Combine soy sauce and sesame oil with the cornstarch slurry; pour over the stir-fried mixture and allow to thicken for another minute.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: For added flavor, marinate the chicken beforehand with soy sauce and garlic. Feel free to substitute proteins like shrimp or tofu based on preference. Customize vegetables according to what you have on hand for versatility.