Dinner · Chicken
Chicken, Bok Choy and Snap Pea Stir-Fry
Tender sliced chicken with crisp bok choy and snap peas in a honey-ginger sauce.
⏱ 27 min (15 min prep, 12 min cooking)
🍽 Serves 4 · about 1 1/2 cups
quickkid friendly
dairy free
ContainsWheat, Soybeans, Sesame. Check the labels on what you buy; brands differ.
Ingredients
Chicken
- 1¼ lb Chicken breasts, boneless skinless, sliced thin
- 1 tbsp Cornstarch
- 1 tbsp Low-sodium soy sauce
Vegetables
- 2 tbsp Canola oil, divided
- 1 lb Bok choy, baby bok choy, quartered
- 2 cup Snap peas, strings removed
- 3 clove Garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp Fresh ginger, peeled and grated
Sauce
- 2 tbsp Low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Honey
- 1 tbsp Rice vinegar
- 1 tsp Toasted sesame oil
- 1 tsp Cornstarch
- ⅓ cup Chicken broth
To serve
- 1½ cup Jasmine rice, cooked by the package directions (optional)
Nutrition
Nutrition coming: the USDA numbers for these ingredients are being added.
Steps
You’ll need: large skillet or wok, small bowl, instant-read thermometer.
- Toss the chicken with the cornstarch and 1 tablespoon soy sauce. Stir the sauce ingredients together in a small bowl.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken in one layer, turning once, until browned and 165°F inside, 5 to 6 minutes. Move to a clean plate.
- Add the rest of the oil, the bok choy and snap peas and stir-fry 3 minutes, until bright green. Add the garlic and ginger for 30 seconds.
- Stir the sauce, pour it in and cook 1 minute, until thick. Return the chicken and toss. Serve over rice.
🌡 Safe temperaturesChicken 165°F. Check the thickest part with a food thermometer (USDA). More on food safety.
Make aheadSlice the chicken and keep it covered on the bottom shelf of the fridge up to 1 day. Mix the sauce up to 4 days ahead.
↺ LeftoversPack over rice for lunch and reheat to 165°F.
🧒 With kidsSnap peas are sweet and crunchy; kids can pull off the strings.
Gluten-free swapUse tamari labeled gluten-free and check the broth label.
Meatless swapUse pressed, cubed extra-firm tofu and vegetable broth.
An original Teddy Rook Book recipe. Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central and changes with brands and portions.