Description
Whip up Chicken & Cabbage Stir-Fry for a speedy weeknight dinner that packs serious flavor without taking forever. Crisp veggies and tender chicken come together in one pan, making clean-up a breeze and your taste buds dance with delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 2 chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
Vegetables:
- 0.5 head cabbage, chopped
- 1 carrot, julienned
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
Seasonings and Sauces:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Melt 1 tbsp butter in a large skillet at medium-high heat (375°F). Sizzle 1 sliced medium onion and 2 minced garlic cloves until they release a fragrant aroma, about 2 minutes.
- Add 2 chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces. Sear until golden brown and internally cooked to 165°F, approximately 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Toss in ½ head chopped cabbage, 1 julienned carrot, and 1 sliced bell pepper. Rapidly stir these vegetables to maintain their crisp texture, cooking for 5-6 minutes.
- Pour 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp oyster sauce, ½ tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp red pepper flakes into the skillet. Mix thoroughly, allowing the sauce to coat your ingredients for 1-2 minutes.
- Switch off the heat. Drizzle 1 tsp sesame oil across your stir-fry, gently tossing to distribute the nutty essence evenly before serving hot.
Notes
- Cut vegetables into uniform sizes for even cooking and professional-looking presentation.
- For a lower-fat version, replace butter with olive oil or use a non-stick spray.
- Swap chicken with tofu or tempeh to make this dish completely vegetarian and protein-packed.
- Let your skillet or wok get really hot before adding ingredients to ensure perfect caramelization and prevent soggy vegetables.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 13-17 minutes
- Category: Stir-Fried
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 165 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 670 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg