Easy chicken stir fry
This easy chicken stir fry brings together tender chicken thigh fillets with crisp vegetables in a simple ginger honey soy glaze. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s the perfect weeknight dinner. Serve over steamed rice for a complete meal the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Method
To make the marinade, combine the honey, soy sauce and the grated ginger in a large bowl. Add the chicken and toss to coat, then cover and refrigerate until ready to cook.
Place a wok or large frying pan over high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of the oil and cook the chicken, in batches, until browned and cooked through. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
Add the remaining oil to the wok and cook the snow peas and zucchini for 2-3 minutes or until tender. Add the extra ginger and continue to cook for 1-2 minutes. Return the chicken to the wok and toss to combine.
Serve ginger chicken stir fry with steamed rice and top with snow pea sprouts.
Tips for making a stir fry
High heat is key when stir frying. Overloading the wok or pan can bring the temperature down.
For maximum flavour, marinate the chicken in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before stir frying, or overnight if time permits.
Recipe variation
Don’t be afraid to mix it up with this chicken stir fry recipe. The green beans, snow peas and sugar snap peas are all interchangeable. Use what is in season and available.
Easy chicken stir fry ingredients
Easy chicken stir fry ingredients flat lay
Chicken thigh fillets: This stays tender during high-heat cooking and absorb the marinade beautifully.
Fresh ginger: Adds a warm, aromatic heat that balances the sweetness of honey.
Honey: Creates a glossy glaze that caramelises slightly during cooking.
Light soy sauce: Provides the essential salty, umami base for the chicken stir fry marinade.
Peanut oil: The neutral flavour and high smoke point make it perfect for stir-frying at the high temperatures needed for tender-crisp vegetables.
Snow peas: These sweet, crunchy pods cook quickly and add vibrant green colour plus a satisfying snap to every bite.
Zucchini: Sliced thin, it cooks rapidly while maintaining a slight bite and soaks up the delicious pan flavours.
Snow pea sprouts: These delicate, crispy sprouts provide a fresh, peppery finish.
Steamed rice: The perfect base for a chicken stir fry, cook it perfectly using our how-to guide or a rice cooker.
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