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Chicken Snow Peas Recipe (Ginisang Sitsaro)

chicken snow peas recipe

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
Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 25 mins
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Difficulty: Intermediate
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
    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
    Prep the Ingredients
  1. 1
    Trim snow peas, slice chicken thinly, and mince garlic.
  2. 2
    Mix cornstarch + water in a small bowl (for slurry).
    3. Sauté Aromatics & Chicken
  3. 3
    Heat oil in a wok or large pan over medium-high heat.
  4. 4
    Sauté onions first, then add garlic until fragrant (~30 sec).
  5. 5
    Add chicken and cook until lightly browned (~3-4 mins).
    6. Season & Simmer
  6. 6
    Add black pepper & soy sauce, stir well.
  7. 7
    Pour in 1 cup water, cover, and simmer for 5 mins (until chicken is cooked).
    8. Add Vegetables & Finish
  8. 8
    Stir in carrots & snow peas, cook for 2 mins (keep crisp).
  9. 9
    Add cooking wine & oyster sauce, mix well.
  10. 10
    Season with Magic Sarap if using.
  11. 11
    Season with salt to taste.
  12. 12
    Pour in slurry, stir until sauce thickens (~1 min).
    13. Serve & Enjoy!
  13. 13
    Transfer to a serving plate.
  14. 14
    Best with steamed rice or as a low-carb meal!
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