Ginger Chicken Stir-Fry with Bok Choy, Snap Peas, and Rice
A fast, savory stir-fry with juicy chicken thighs, bok choy, mushrooms, and snap peas in a gingery garlic sauce. Served over rice, it brings a different Asian-inspired profile than your previous curry and keeps plenty of crunch and color.
Ingredients
- Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs 1 lb 4.49
- Bok Choy 1 lb, separated and chopped 2.49
- Kroger® Sugar Snap Peas 8 oz 3.99
- Kroger® Sliced White Mushrooms 8 oz 2.79
- Ginger Root 2-inch piece, peeled and minced 4.99
- Kroger® Fresh Diced Garlic 1 tablespoon 3.49
- Green Onions 1 bunch, sliced 1.50
- Kroger® Yellow Onion 3 lb Bag 1/2 lb, thinly sliced 3.49
- FREE RANGE CHICKEN BROTH LOW SODIUM - SIMPLE TRUTH ORGANIC - 32 OZ 1/2 cup 1.67
- pantry: soy sauce 3 tablespoons
- pantry: rice 1 cup dry
- pantry: neutral oil 2 tablespoons
- pantry: cornstarch 2 teaspoons
- pantry: sesame oil 1 teaspoon
- pantry: black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook 1 cup dry rice according to package directions so it is ready when the stir-fry is done. Fluff and keep warm.
- Trim 1 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs and slice into bite-size pieces. Chop 1 pound Bok Choy, keeping stems and leaves separate. Slice 8 ounces Kroger® Sliced White Mushrooms, if needed. Thinly slice 1/2 pound yellow onion and 1 bunch Green Onions. Peel and mince a 2-inch piece of Ginger Root.
- In a small bowl, whisk 1/2 cup FREE RANGE CHICKEN BROTH LOW SODIUM - SIMPLE TRUTH ORGANIC - 32 OZ with 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 teaspoons cornstarch, and 1 teaspoon sesame oil.
- Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat with 1 tablespoon neutral oil. Add the sliced chicken thighs in a single layer, season lightly with black pepper, and cook 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and nearly cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
- Add the remaining 1 tablespoon neutral oil to the pan. Add the 1/2 pound sliced yellow onion, the bok choy stems, 8 ounces sugar snap peas, and 8 ounces mushrooms. Stir-fry 3 to 4 minutes until glossy and still a little crisp.
- Add 1 tablespoon Kroger® Fresh Diced Garlic and the minced ginger. Stir 30 seconds until fragrant. Return the chicken to the pan.
- Add the chopped bok choy leaves and pour in the broth-soy mixture. Stir-fry 2 to 3 minutes until the sauce lightly thickens and coats the chicken and vegetables. Fold in most of the sliced green onions.
- Taste and adjust with a little more soy sauce or black pepper if needed. The vegetables should stay vibrant and not go limp.
- Plate the rice in shallow bowls, spoon the chicken and vegetables over and slightly to one side, and scatter the remaining green onions on top for freshness and contrast.
- Serve with Riesling for a touch of aromatic lift, or Pinot Gris for a leaner, crisper pairing.
Cook time: 40 minutes
Estimated cost: $11-14
Health notes: About 540 calories per serving, including rice. Approx. 36g protein, 18g fat, 54g carbs, 5g fiber. Lean, balanced, and vegetable-forward.
Drink pairing: An aromatic Riesling handles the ginger and savory sauce beautifully, while Pinot Gris keeps things crisp and clean without overpowering the dish.