Description
Whip up this Chinese Chicken Cabbage Stir Fry faster than takeout arrives at your doorstep. Crisp veggies and tender chicken come together in a sizzling skillet for a quick, nutritious dinner that’ll make your taste buds dance.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 chicken breasts
Main Vegetables:
- 1 small head of cabbage
Seasonings and Oils:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1-inch piece of ginger
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 2 green onions
Instructions
- Slice 2 chicken breasts into thin strips against the grain. Pat the meat dry with paper towels to help achieve a nice golden sear.
- Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large wok at 375°F. Add chicken and cook 5-6 minutes until golden brown, stirring occasionally.
- Transfer cooked chicken to a clean plate. Keep the remaining oil and browned bits in the pan for extra flavor.
- Drop another tablespoon vegetable oil into the wok. Toss in minced garlic and ginger, stirring rapidly for 30-45 seconds until fragrant.
- Add entire head of shredded cabbage to the wok. Stir-fry at high heat for 4-5 minutes, ensuring cabbage maintains a slight crunch.
- Whisk together 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, and 1 tablespoon oyster sauce in a small bowl.
- Pour sauce mixture over cabbage. Toss quickly to distribute seasonings evenly across vegetables.
- Return chicken to the wok. Stir everything together for 2-3 minutes at 400°F to integrate flavors and reheat meat.
- Sprinkle 1 tablespoon sesame seeds and chopped green onions over the stir-fry. Serve hot with optional rice or noodles.
Notes
- Slicing chicken against the grain ensures tender, melt-in-your-mouth pieces that absorb flavors beautifully.
- For a low-carb version, replace rice with cauliflower rice or serve over zucchini noodles to keep the dish light and nutritious.
- Pressing excess moisture from cabbage before cooking helps achieve a perfect stir-fry texture without becoming soggy.
- Adding a sprinkle of red pepper flakes provides a quick heat boost if your family enjoys a bit of spice in their meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-17 minutes
- Category: Stir-Fried
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg