Description
This Chicken Cabbage Stir-Fry Recipe is a delightful and nutritious option for busy weeknights or when you crave something light yet satisfying. In under 30 minutes, you can whip up a colorful dish packed with juicy chicken, vibrant vegetables, and a savory sauce that tantalizes the taste buds. Perfectly versatile, this stir-fry pairs beautifully with rice or noodles, making it an ideal choice for family dinners or meal prep. Enjoy the balance of health and flavor while savoring each bite of this quick and easy recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 2 cups cabbage, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 carrot, julienned
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce (optional)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (optional)
- Green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken with soy sauce, sesame oil, and black pepper for 10–15 minutes.
- Prepare the sauce by mixing soy sauce, oyster sauce (if using), black pepper, salt, crushed red pepper flakes (if using), and cornstarch slurry.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and melt butter. Cook the marinated chicken until golden brown; set aside.
- Sauté onion and garlic until fragrant. Add cabbage, bell pepper, and carrot; stir-fry until tender-crisp.
- Return chicken to the skillet, pour in the sauce, and combine everything well for another few minutes.
- Adjust seasoning if necessary and serve hot garnished with green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 85mg