This chicken and snow peas stir-fry is a flavorful and nutritious dish that is perfect for a quick weeknight meal. The combination of tender chicken strips and crisp snow peas tossed in a savory and slightly sweet sauce will have your taste buds tingling. This dish is easy to make and is sure to be a hit with your family!
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast, thinly sliced
- 2 cups snow peas, trimmed
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, minced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooked rice for serving
Directions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, and cornstarch. Set aside.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the garlic and ginger to the skillet and stir-fry for another 1-2 minutes.
- Add the snow peas and bell pepper to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, until the vegetables are crisp-tender.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken and vegetables in the skillet. Stir well to coat everything in the sauce.
- Cook for another 2-3 minutes, until the sauce has thickened and the chicken is cooked through.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the chicken and snow peas stir-fry hot over cooked rice.
Interesting Facts
Snow peas are rich in vitamin C and fiber, making them a healthy addition to this dish.
Stir-frying is a quick cooking method that helps retain the nutrients and vibrant colors of the ingredients.