Description
This Chicken Stir Fry with Snow Peas & Carrots is a vibrant and delicious dish that transforms simple ingredients into a colorful and satisfying meal. Bursting with fresh flavors, tender chicken, and crunchy vegetables, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests. In just a few easy steps, you can create an Instagram-worthy feast that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 cups snow peas, trimmed
- 1 cup carrots, sliced
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (canola or peanut)
- For the Sauce:
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp cornstarch
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Slice chicken into bite-sized pieces and mince the garlic.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sauté garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant, then add the chicken. Cook until golden brown on all sides (approximately 5-7 minutes).
- Add snow peas and carrots; stir-fry until vibrant and slightly tender (about 3-4 minutes).
- In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, and cornstarch. Pour the mixture over the chicken and vegetables, stirring well.
- Continue cooking for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly. Serve hot over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg