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Ginger-Soy Chicken Stir-Fry with Broccoli and Snap Peas
A 37-minute Chinese-American dinner for 4 — 565 calories per serving.
per serving, estimated
Tender chicken strips and crisp-tender broccoli and snap peas tossed in a savory ginger-soy sauce, served over steamed jasmine rice.
Ingredients
Serves 4 · custom servings available with a Kiwi account
Ginger-Soy Chicken Stir-Fry with Broccoli and Snap Peas
- 1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (sliced thin against the grain into ¼-inch strips)
- 4 cups broccoli florets (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 8 ounces snap peas (strings removed)
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch (divided)
- ¼ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1½ tablespoons fresh ginger (peeled and finely grated)
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 4 scallions (thinly sliced, whites and greens separated)
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil (such as vegetable or avocado oil, divided)
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (for garnish) — optional
Steamed Jasmine Ricebase
- 1½ cups jasmine rice (rinsed until water runs clear)
- 2¼ cups water
- ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
Steps
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Ginger-Soy Chicken Stir-Fry with Broccoli and Snap Peas
- Slice 1½ pounds chicken breasts thin against the grain into ¼-inch strips, then toss with 1 tablespoon cornstarch until evenly coated. 7 min
- Whisk together ¼ cup soy sauce, 2 tablespoons oyster sauce, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, and ¼ cup chicken broth in a small bowl until smooth. 3 min
- Peel and finely grate 1½ tablespoons fresh ginger, mince 4 garlic cloves, and thinly slice 4 scallions, keeping the whites and greens separated. 5 min
- Heat 1 tablespoon neutral oil in a large wok or 12-inch skillet over high heat until shimmering and just beginning to smoke. 2 min
- Timing-sensitive step. Add the chicken strips in a single layer and sear undisturbed for 2 minutes, then stir-fry for 2–3 minutes more until just cooked through; transfer to a plate. 5 min
- Timing-sensitive step. Add 1 tablespoon oil to the wok, then stir-fry the broccoli florets over high heat for 3 minutes until bright green and just tender at the edges. 3 min
- Timing-sensitive step. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil, then add the snap peas, scallion whites, garlic, ginger, and ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes; stir-fry for 1–2 minutes until fragrant. 2 min
- Timing-sensitive step. Return the chicken to the wok, pour the sauce over everything, and toss constantly for 1–2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats all the ingredients. 2 min
- Transfer to a serving platter or individual bowls, scatter the scallion greens over the top, and garnish with 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (optional). 2 min
Steamed Jasmine Ricebase
- Rinse 1½ cups jasmine rice in a fine-mesh strainer under cold water, swishing until the water runs clear. 2 min
- Combine the rinsed rice, 2¼ cups water, and ½ teaspoon kosher salt in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. 4 min
- Reduce heat to the lowest setting, cover tightly, and cook for 15 minutes until all the water is absorbed. 15 min
- Remove from heat and let the rice steam, covered and undisturbed, for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork before serving. 5 min
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