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Chinese Chicken & Cabbage Stir-Fry

Chinese Chicken & Cabbage Stir-Fry


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  • Author: Kate Walton
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Description

This Chinese Chicken & Cabbage Stir-Fry is a quick and healthy weeknight dinner packed with tender chicken, crisp cabbage, and a savory garlic-ginger soy sauce. Perfect for low-carb meals, stir-fry lovers, or easy gluten-free recipes. Ready in under 30 minutes and ideal for meal prep!


Ingredients

1 lb chicken breast or thighs, thinly sliced

4 cups green cabbage, shredded

1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced

3 green onions, chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced

3 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari

1 tablespoon sesame oil

1 teaspoon cornstarch

1 tablespoon brown sugar or honey

1 tablespoon rice vinegar

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)


Instructions

1. Slice chicken into thin strips and place in a bowl with 1 tablespoon soy sauce, half the garlic, 1 teaspoon cornstarch, and a drizzle of sesame oil. Let it marinate.

2. Chop the cabbage, bell pepper, and green onions.

3. In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar or honey, remaining garlic, ginger, and a splash of water.

4. Heat vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the marinated chicken until golden and just cooked through. Remove and set aside.

5. Add more oil if needed, stir-fry cabbage and bell pepper for 3–4 minutes until crisp-tender.

6. Return chicken to the pan, pour in the sauce, and stir well. Cook for 2–3 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.

7. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.

Notes

Marinate the chicken for at least 10 minutes to enhance flavor and tenderness.

Use high heat and avoid crowding the pan to keep vegetables crisp.

Customize with your favorite stir-fry veggies like broccoli or snap peas.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stir-Fry
  • Cuisine: Chinese

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate
  • Calories: 310
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 670mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 14g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 65mg