Description
This Chinese Chicken Cabbage Stir-Fry is a quick and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken with crisp vegetables in a savory sauce. Perfect for a simple and delicious weeknight meal.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
For the Stir-Fry:
- 3 cups shredded green cabbage
- 1 medium carrot, julienned
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 green onions, sliced (plus more for garnish)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- cooked white rice for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a medium bowl, toss the sliced chicken with soy sauce, cornstarch, and sesame oil. Let it marinate for 10–15 minutes while you prepare the vegetables.
- Stir-Fry the Chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and stir-fry for 4–5 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
- Prepare the Vegetables: Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the same pan. Add the garlic, ginger, and white parts of the green onion. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the cabbage and carrots and stir-fry for 3–4 minutes until tender-crisp. Return the chicken to the pan and add the oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, and black pepper. Toss everything together and stir-fry for another 1–2 minutes until evenly coated and heated through.
- Finish and Serve: Remove from heat and garnish with sliced green onions. Serve immediately, with white rice if desired.
Notes
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers, mushrooms, or snap peas.
- For a spicy kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a drizzle of chili oil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (without rice)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 610 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
