Ginger Soy Chicken Stir Fry
520 calories · 44 g protein · Dinner
Prep time
15 min
Cook time
15 min
Servings
4
Calories
520 per serving

This ginger soy chicken stir fry tastes like takeout but skips the greasy aftermath. Thin sliced chicken and a mountain of broccoli, peppers, and snap peas get coated in a glossy sauce that clings to every piece.
One serving is about 520 calories with a huge 44 grams of protein, making it ideal when you want a big dinner without breaking your calorie budget. The whole thing cooks in one wok in under 20 minutes.
Ingredients
- boneless skinless chicken breast, sliced thin against the grain1.5 lb (680 g)
- cornstarch, divided2 tbsp (16 g)
- neutral oil such as canola1 tbsp (14 g)
- broccoli florets3 cups (300 g)
- red bell peppers, sliced2 medium (240 g)
- sugar snap peas, trimmed1 cup (65 g)
- garlic, minced3 cloves (9 g)
- fresh ginger, grated1 tbsp (6 g)
- low sodium soy sauce1/3 cup (80 g)
- honey2 tbsp (28 g)
- toasted sesame oil1 tbsp (14 g)
- cooked jasmine rice, warm2.5 cups (465 g)
Directions
- 1
Toss the chicken with 1 tbsp of the cornstarch and a pinch of salt until evenly coated.
- 2
Whisk the soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, remaining cornstarch, and 1/4 cup of water.
- 3
Heat the neutral oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat until it shimmers.
- 4
Cook the chicken in a single layer 3 to 4 minutes without moving it much, then stir and cook 2 more minutes until golden; transfer to a plate.
- 5
Add the broccoli with 2 tbsp of water, cover, and steam 2 minutes; add the peppers and snap peas and stir fry 2 to 3 minutes until crisp tender.
- 6
Return the chicken, pour in the sauce, and toss 1 to 2 minutes until glossy and thickened.
- 7
Serve over warm jasmine rice.
Nutrition (approximate)
520
Calories
44 g
Protein
44 g
Carbs
16 g
Fat
Nutrition values are approximate and calculated per serving.
Tips
- ✓Prep every ingredient before the pan gets hot; stir frying moves fast.
- ✓Leftovers keep 3 days refrigerated and reheat best in a hot skillet.
- ✓Swap the chicken for extra firm tofu and use the same sauce for a vegetarian version.


