Description
This Easy BBQ Chicken & Cabbage Stir-Fry is a quick and flavorful dish that combines tender cooked chicken with crunchy cabbage, sweet carrots, and a smoky barbecue sauce. It’s a perfect meal for busy weeknights or when you’re craving a satisfying stir-fry.
Ingredients
Cooked Chicken:
2 cups
Olive Oil:
1 tablespoon
Green Cabbage (thinly sliced):
3 cups
Shredded Carrots:
1/2 cup
Red Onion (thinly sliced):
1/2 small
Garlic (minced):
2 cloves
Smoked Paprika:
1/2 teaspoon
Salt and Black Pepper:
to taste
Barbecue Sauce:
1/2 cup
Green Onions and Sesame Seeds:
for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat Olive Oil: In a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add Cabbage and Carrots: Cook for 4-5 minutes until softened but still crisp.
- Combine Chicken and Spices: Add shredded chicken, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Toss in Barbecue Sauce: Coat everything evenly and warm through.
- Garnish and Serve: Top with green onions and sesame seeds if desired. Serve hot alone or over rice or noodles.
Add the red onion and garlic, sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quick shortcut.
- Swap green cabbage with purple cabbage or a pre-shredded slaw mix.
- Add bell peppers or snap peas for extra veggies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 530 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
