Spicy Ginger Chicken & Chickpea Stir-Fry
Bold, flavorful, and filled with protein and fiber, this easy stir-fry combines tender chicken, chickpeas, and colorful vegetables in a sweet and spicy ginger sauce. It’s a satisfying weeknight dinner that comes together in about 30 minutes.
Spicy Ginger Chicken & Chickpea Stir-Fry
Ingredients
For the Stir-fry
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 teaspoon avocado oil
- 1 16-ounce package frozen stir-fry vegetables
- 1 cup cooked chickpeas drained and rinsed
For the sauce
- ¼ cup reduced-sodium tamari
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon tahini
- 1 teaspoon tomato paste
- ½ teaspoon chili garlic sauce or more to taste
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch or arrowroot powder
- 2 tablespoons water
- Pinch to ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the tamari, maple syrup, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, tahini, tomato paste, chili garlic sauce, cornstarch, water, and red pepper flakes. Set aside.
- Heat the avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned and cooked through. The internal temperature should reach 165°F. Transfer the chicken to a plate.
- Add the frozen vegetables to the same skillet. Cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through and tender-crisp.
- Add the chickpeas and cooked chicken to the skillet. Pour the sauce over everything and stir well.
- Cook for another 2–3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens and evenly coats the chicken and vegetables.
- Divide among three bowls and garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions, if desired.
Notes
Nutrition Facts Per serving: approximately 410 calories | 44g protein | 39g carbohydrates | 9g fat | 8g fiber
Notes
- Serve as written or spoon over cauliflower rice for a lighter, veggie-forward meal.
- It can also be served with brown rice, quinoa, or noodles when you want additional carbohydrates.
- Cauliflower rice, grains, noodles, and optional toppings are not included in the nutrition information.
- For less heat, omit the red pepper flakes and reduce the chili garlic sauce.
- Nutrition information is an estimate and may vary depending on the brands and vegetable blend used.
