Chicken Cabbage Stir-Fry Recipe
This Chicken Cabbage Stir-Fry is a quick and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken, crunchy vegetables, and a savory sauce. Perfect for a busy weeknight dinner!
- Author: Maya
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Vegetarian
For the Chicken:
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Marinade: 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp sesame oil, pinch of black pepper
For the Stir-Fry:
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups cabbage, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 carrot, julienned
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce (optional)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (optional, for thickening)
For Garnish:
- Marinate the Chicken: Combine soy sauce, sesame oil, and black pepper in a bowl; add diced chicken, marinate for 10–15 minutes.
- Prepare the Sauce: Whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, black pepper, salt, red pepper flakes, and cornstarch slurry; set aside.
- Cook the Chicken: Stir-fry marinated chicken until cooked; set aside.
- Sauté the Aromatics: Sauté onion and garlic until fragrant.
- Cook the Vegetables: Add cabbage, bell pepper, and carrot; stir-fry until tender.
- Combine and Add the Sauce: Return chicken to skillet, add sauce, cook to thicken.
- Final Touches: Adjust seasoning, serve hot with green onions.
Notes
- You can customize the vegetables in this stir-fry based on your preferences.
- Feel free to add more or less spice to suit your taste.
- Serve the stir-fry over steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Chicken Cabbage Stir-Fry, Asian Stir-Fry, Chicken Stir-Fry Recipe