Quick Teriyaki Chicken and Snap Pea Stir Fry
Elevate your weeknight dinner with this high-protein, restaurant-quality stir-fry. This recipe utilizes rapid, high-heat searing to create succulent chicken strips complemented by vibrant, crisp-tender sugar snap peas. Coated in a savory, glossy teriyaki glaze, every bite offers a perfect balance of texture and depth. It is a nutritionally balanced, flavor-packed dish that can be prepared in under twenty minutes, making it an ideal choice for busy individuals seeking efficiency without compromising on excellence.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 10
- Total Time: 20
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired American
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
1.5 lbs chicken breast, thinly sliced against the grain
2 cups sugar snap peas, de-stringed and rinsed
1/2 cup high-quality teriyaki sauce
1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
1 tsp fresh ginger, minced finely
Instructions
Slice the chicken breast into thin, even strips no wider than half an inch.
Remove strings from the sugar snap peas and rinse.
Heat a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat and add the sesame oil.
Once the oil is shimmering, add the chicken strips in a single layer, ensuring not to crowd the pan.
Sear the chicken until golden-brown and fully cooked through.
Add the minced ginger and stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the sugar snap peas and toss quickly for 2-3 minutes until bright green and crisp-tender.
Pour the teriyaki sauce over the mixture and toss to coat evenly, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly over the heat.
Remove from heat and serve immediately.
Notes
Do not crowd your pan while searing the chicken to ensure a proper sear rather than steaming. To ensure the final sauce is perfect, you can add a teaspoon of toasted sesame seeds as a garnish if desired.