Description
This Easy Chicken and Cabbage Stir Fry is a flavorful and nutritious dish that comes together quickly, making it perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner. Tender chicken, crunchy cabbage, and a savory sauce create a delicious stir-fry that pairs well with rice or noodles.
Ingredients
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For the Stir Fry:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced
- 4 cups shredded green cabbage
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 3 green onions, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
For the Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Toasted sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil; set aside.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken, season with salt and pepper, and stir-fry until cooked through, about 4–5 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
- Sauté the Vegetables: Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the skillet. Sauté garlic, ginger, and green onions for 1 minute. Add cabbage and carrots, cooking until slightly softened but still crisp, about 3–4 minutes.
- Finish the Stir Fry: Return chicken to the skillet and pour in the sauce mixture. Stir-fry everything together for another 2–3 minutes until well coated and heated through. Garnish with red pepper flakes and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- For a low-carb option, serve as-is or pair with cauliflower rice.
- You can use Napa cabbage for a more tender texture or add bell peppers for extra color.
- Leftovers keep well and make a quick reheatable lunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1½ cups
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 670 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
