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Quick Chicken & Snow Pea Stir Fry

  • 15 Mins

    Prep Time

  • 15 Mins

    Cook Time

  • 4

    Servings

  • 345

    Calories

  • 19g

    Fat

  • 16g

    Carbs

  • 25g

    Protein

Recommended For:

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Ingredients

  • ½ Cup Chicken Broth
  • ¼ Cup Oyster Sauce
  • 1 Tbsp Seasoned Rice Vinegar
  • 3 Cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 Tbsp Ginger, finely minced
  • 1 Tsp Sriracha®, optional
  • 1 lb. Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 Tbsp Corn Starch
  • 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 Tbsp Sesame Oil
  • 6 oz Snow Peas, washed
  • Salt and Pepper, to taste
  • Sesame Seeds, to garnish
  • *Nutritional analysis does not include rice*

What You’ll Need

  • Cutting Board

  • Knife

  • Whisk

  • Measuring Cups

  • Measuring Spoons

  • Large Skillet

  • 1 Small and 1 Large Bowl

  • Tongs

  • SShellfish:

    Replace oyster sauce with hoisin sauce

  • SSesame:

    Omit sesame oil, replace with additional olive oil; omit sesame seeds

Instructions

  • 1.

    Wash Hands Wash hands with soap and water

  • 2.

    Prepare Sauce In a small bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic and Sriracha®. Set aside.

  • 3.

    Season Chicken Add cut chicken to a large bowl and season with salt and pepper. Toss seasoned chicken with cornstarch until evenly covered.

  • 4.

    Cook In a large skillet, heat the olive and sesame oils over medium heat. Working in batches, if necessary, cook the chicken in a single layer until cooked through and golden brown, about 7-8 minutes. Add the sauce and cook for 3-4 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken. In the last two minutes of cooking, add the snow peas and cook until tender.

  • 5.

    Serve Serve immediately over rice and garnish with sesame seeds, if desired.

  • 6.

    Wash Hands Wash hands with soap and water.

Recipe Created by Meijer Registered Dietitians

Nourishment Notes

Ginger

Ginger is known for its anti-nausea properties, which can help to soothe an upset stomach. The anti-nausea effect is increased when paired with a protein, such as chicken.

Snow Peas

Snow peas are an excellent source of vitamin C. Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant and is important for the immune system.

Chicken

Chicken is a good source of lean protein. Protein needs may be elevated if fighting an active infection.

Fatigue Buster

  • Garlic

    Purchase pre-minced garlic.

  • Ginger

    Purchase pre-minced ginger or ginger paste.

  • Snow peas

    Purchase ready-to-eat snow peas

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