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Easy Crispy Sesame Ginger Chicken Stir-Fry Recipe with Snap Peas

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A quick and flavorful chicken stir-fry featuring crispy chicken bites, fresh snap peas, and a nutty sesame-ginger sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce (low-sodium recommended)
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil or canola oil
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, minced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon sriracha or chili paste (optional)
  • 1 cup snap peas, trimmed
  • 1/2 cup sliced green onions
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
  • Extra sliced green onions for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine chicken pieces with soy sauce and cornstarch. Toss well to coat evenly and let sit for 10 minutes to marinate.
  2. Whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, toasted sesame oil, minced ginger, garlic, and sriracha (if using) in a small bowl. Set aside.
  3. Heat wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add vegetable oil and heat until shimmering, about 1-2 minutes.
  4. Add coated chicken pieces in a single layer (cook in batches if needed). Cook undisturbed for 3-4 minutes until golden and crispy on the underside. Flip and cook another 2-3 minutes until cooked through and crispy. Remove chicken to a plate.
  5. In the same pan, add snap peas and green onions. Stir-fry for 2 minutes until snap peas are bright green and tender-crisp.
  6. Return chicken to the pan with vegetables. Pour in sauce mixture and toss quickly for 1-2 minutes until sauce thickens and coats chicken and snap peas.
  7. Remove from heat. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and extra green onions. Serve immediately over steamed rice or noodles.

Notes

Do not overcrowd the pan to ensure chicken crisps instead of steaming. Use cornstarch for a light, crunchy coating. Let chicken sear undisturbed to develop a crust. Fresh ginger and garlic provide the best flavor. For gluten-free, substitute soy sauce with tamari and ensure cornstarch is gluten-free. Reheat leftovers gently in a skillet to maintain crispiness.

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Keywords: chicken stir-fry, sesame ginger chicken, snap peas, quick dinner, crispy chicken, easy stir-fry, weeknight meal

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