Description
A quick and healthy chicken and cabbage stir-fry recipe, perfect for busy weeknights. This dish balances tender chicken with crisp cabbage for a flavorful and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into thin strips
- 4 cups green cabbage, shredded
- 1 cup bell peppers (red or yellow), sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (for garnish)
- Chopped green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Slice the chicken breasts and shred the cabbage. Mince the garlic and ginger, and slice the bell peppers for your chicken cabbage stir-fry.
- Heat Oil: In a large skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
- Cook Chicken: Add the chicken strips to the heated oil. Stir-fry the chicken for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté Aromatics: In the same skillet, add minced garlic and ginger. Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add Vegetables: Toss in the shredded cabbage and sliced bell peppers. Stir-fry for about 3-5 minutes until the vegetables are tender yet still crisp.
- Combine: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and stir to combine with the vegetables for the chicken and cabbage stir fry.
- Season: Pour in the soy sauce and oyster sauce (if using). Mix well to ensure everything is evenly coated. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to your liking.
- Garnish: Remove from heat and sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped green onions for an added touch of flavor and color.
- Serve Hot: Dish out the chicken cabbage stir fry while hot, ready to enjoy.
Notes
- Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
- Prep ingredients ahead of time for quicker cooking.
- Adjust spice level with red pepper flakes or chili peppers.
- Experiment with different sauces like teriyaki or sweet and sour.
- Use a high smoke point oil like canola or peanut oil.
- This recipe is customizable with other vegetables or protein options.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
- Freezes well for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: N/A