Chicken Snow Peas Recipe (Ginisang Sitsaro)

Chicken Snow Peas Recipe (Ginisang Sitsaro) – A Quick & Healthy Stir-Fry!

This Chicken Snow Peas Recipe (Ginisang Sitsaro) is a light, crisp, and flavorful Filipino stir-fry that’s perfect for busy weeknights! Tender chicken breast, crunchy snow peas, and sweet carrots are tossed in a savory garlic-soy sauce with a hint of oyster sauce for depth. Ready in just 20 minutes, this dish is a nutritious, low-carb option that pairs perfectly with steamed rice—without sacrificing taste!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

✔ Quick & easy – Ready in under 30 minutes
✔ Healthy & fresh – Packed with crisp snow peas and lean chicken
✔ Perfectly balanced sauce – Savory, slightly sweet, and aromatic
✔ Versatile – Swap chicken for shrimp or tofu

Pro Tips

🔥 Extra tender chicken? Marinate in 1 tsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water for 10 mins before cooking.
🌶 Spicy kick? Add sliced chili or ½ tsp chili flakes.
🍤 Alternative protein? Use shrimp or tofu for variation.

Serving Suggestions

🍚 With garlic fried rice – For extra flavor!
🥢 As a side dish – Pairs well with grilled meats.
🍜 With noodles – Toss with pancit canton for a hearty meal.

Storage Tips

❄️ Refrigerate – Best eaten within 2 days (veggies stay crisp).
🔥 Reheat – Quickly stir-fry to retain texture.

“This Chicken Snow Peas stir-fry is light, fresh, and packed with flavor—perfect for a quick yet satisfying meal!”

Perfect for:
• Busy weeknight dinners
• Healthy meal prep
• Low-carb diet options

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Chicken Snow Peas Recipe (Ginisang Sitsaro)

Author: Yummy Food Ph Cooking Method: Sauteing, Stir Frying Cuisine: Filipino Courses: Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Main Dish Recipe Keys: Chicken High Protein Quick Meals

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 10 mins Cook Time 15 mins Total Time 25 mins

Servings: 3 Calories: 280

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Description

This Chicken Snow Peas (Ginisang Sitsaro) is a light, crisp, and flavorful Filipino stir-fry that’s perfect for busy weeknights! Tender chicken breast, crunchy snow peas, and sweet carrots are tossed in a savory garlic-soy sauce with a hint of oyster sauce for depth. Ready in just 20 minutes, this dish is a nutritious, low-carb option that pairs perfectly with steamed rice—without sacrificing taste!

Ingredients

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Servings

Main Components:

• 500 g snow peas or sitsaro (ends trimmed)
• 250 g chicken breast (thinly sliced)
• half carrot (julienned or thinly sliced)

Aromatics & Sauce:

• 4 cloves garlic (minced)
• ¹⁄₂ white onion (sliced)
• 1 ¹⁄₂ tbsp soy sauce
• 1 ¹⁄₂ tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 tbsp cooking wine (Shaoxing or mirin)
• 1 cup water
• 1 tbsp 1 cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (slurry)

Seasonings:

• Salt & ground black pepper (to taste)
• ¹⁄₂ tsp Magic Sarap (optional)
• 3 tbsp cooking oil

Instructions

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Prep the Ingredients

1. Trim snow peas, slice chicken thinly, and mince garlic.
2. Mix cornstarch + water in a small bowl (for slurry).

Sauté Aromatics & Chicken

1. Heat oil in a wok or large pan over medium-high heat.
2. Sauté onions first, then add garlic until fragrant (~30 sec).
3. Add chicken and cook until lightly browned (~3-4 mins).

Season & Simmer

1. Add black pepper & soy sauce, stir well.
2. Pour in 1 cup water, cover, and simmer for 5 mins (until chicken is cooked).

Add Vegetables & Finish

1. Stir in carrots & snow peas, cook for 2 mins (keep crisp).
2. Add cooking wine & oyster sauce, mix well.
3. Season with Magic Sarap if using.
4. Season with salt to taste.
5. Pour in slurry, stir until sauce thickens (~1 min).

Serve & Enjoy!

1. Transfer to a serving plate.
2. Best with steamed rice or as a low-carb meal!

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