Ginger-Garlic Ground Chicken with Snap Peas
Ingredients
- 1 poundground chicken
- ·vegetable oil
- 4 clovesgarlic
- 1 tablespoonfresh ginger
- 8 ouncesnap peas
- 3 tablespoonsoy sauce
- 1 tablespoonrice vinegar
- 1 teaspoonsesame oil
- 3scallions
- ·sesame seeds (for garnish)
Prep
- 01
Mince 4 cloves garlic and 1 tablespoon fresh ginger.
- 02
Trim snap peas and slice 3 scallions on the bias.
Method
- 01
Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 02
Add ground chicken and cook, breaking it into small pieces with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink (about 5–6 minutes). Transfer to a plate.
- 03
In the same skillet, add minced garlic and ginger, and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 04
Return chicken to the skillet. Add snap peas and stir to combine.
- 05
Add 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, and 1 teaspoon sesame oil. Toss everything together and cook for 2–3 minutes, until snap peas are tender-crisp.
- 06
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Transfer to a serving bowl and top with sliced scallions and sesame seeds.
Spice Tips
For heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a drizzle of sriracha in step 5. For deeper warmth, stir in 1/4 teaspoon white pepper or a dash of five-spice powder.