Sesame Chicken with Snow Peas

Bring dinner to life with this delightful Sesame Chicken with Snow Peas recipe— a quick and easy stir-fry that combines tender, marinated chicken breast, crisp snow peas, and a rich sesame sauce that perfectly balances savory and sweet flavors. Infused with aromatic garlic and fresh ginger, this dish is a vibrant medley of textures and tastes, finished with a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds and scallions for an extra layer of flavor and color. With just 30 minutes from prep to table, this wholesome, restaurant-quality meal is perfect for busy weeknights or a simple yet impressive dinner. Serve it over steamed rice or noodles for a satisfying, healthy option that's guaranteed to delight the whole family.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound chicken breast
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
• 8 ounces snow peas
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• 2 scallions
• 1 cup water
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and black pepper.

Step 2

In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of cornstarch, and 1 tablespoon of water to create a marinade.

Step 3

Add the chicken to the marinade, mix well, and set aside for 10 minutes.

Step 4

While the chicken marinates, prepare the sauce by mixing the remaining 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil, and 1/2 teaspoon of cornstarch in a small bowl.

Step 5

Finely mince the garlic and grate the ginger. Slice the scallions into thin rounds.

Step 6

Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil.

Step 7

Once the oil is hot, add the marinated chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.

Step 8

In the same pan, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil along with the garlic and ginger. Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 9

Add the snow peas to the pan and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until they are bright green and slightly tender but still crisp.

Step 10

Return the cooked chicken to the pan and pour in the prepared sauce. Stir everything together and cook for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and evenly coats the chicken and snow peas.

Step 11

Sprinkle sesame seeds and scallions on top before serving.

Step 12

Serve hot with steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1126.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1331.8

Total Fat 54.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.0g
Cholesterol 390.1mg	0%
Sodium 4424.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 76.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.4g	0%
Total Sugars 44.5g
Protein 141.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 269.2mg	0%
Iron 12.0mg	0%
Potassium 2184.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 36.1%

Protein: 41.5%

Carbs: 22.4%