Chinese Chicken And Snow Peas Recipe

Name: Chinese Chicken And Snow Peas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. boneless chicken breasts, skinned and sliced diagonally into 1/2-inch strips; 2 tsp. cornstarch; 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil; 2 stalks celery, sliced diagonally; 1 green onion, thinly sliced diagonally; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 Tbsp. fresh minced ginger; 1/2 c. low-sodium chicken broth; 4 oz. fresh snow peas, washed, stemmed and strung; 1 Tbsp. low-sodium soy sauce or more to taste; 1/4 c. sliced water chestnuts; 2 c. hot, cooked long grain rice

Servings: persons

1 lb. boneless chicken breasts, skinned and sliced diagonally into 1/2-inch strips
2 tsp. cornstarch
2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
2 stalks celery, sliced diagonally
1 green onion, thinly sliced diagonally
1 clove garlic, minced
1 Tbsp. fresh minced ginger
1/2 c. low-sodium chicken broth
4 oz. fresh snow peas, washed, stemmed and strung
1 Tbsp. low-sodium soy sauce or more to taste
1/4 c. sliced water chestnuts
2 c. hot, cooked long grain rice

1
In a mixing bowl, toss the chicken strips with the cornstarch. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a wok or frying pan until hot. Stir-fry the chicken pieces in the wok until golden, about 5 minutes.
2
Remove the chicken to a warm plate.
3
Heat the remaining oil in the wok and add the celery, onion, garlic and ginger; stir-fry until fragrant, about 4 minutes.
4
Add the chicken broth and simmer 4 minutes.
5
Add the snow peas, soy sauce, water chestnuts and chicken strips.
6
Cover and cook about 2 more minutes, or until the chicken is reheated and the snow peas are crisp-tender.
7
Serve immediately over hot rice.
8
Yields 4 servings.
9
2 cups over 1/2 cup rice.

792

kcal

Calories

Fat

106

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

My Personal Notes

Saved locally in your browser — visible only to you.

How did you like this recipe?

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. boneless chicken breasts, skinned and sliced diagonally into 1/2-inch strips, 2 tsp. cornstarch, 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil, 2 stalks celery, sliced diagonally, and more.

Yes, Chinese Chicken And Snow Peas falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chinese Chicken And Snow Peas

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions