Description
This Chinese Chicken & Cabbage Stir-Fry is a quick and healthy dinner idea featuring juicy chicken breast, crisp green cabbage, garlic, and ginger in a savory soy sauce. A perfect low-carb, high-protein stir-fry meal that’s easy to customize and ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
2 chicken breasts
4 cups green cabbage, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons soy sauce
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon ginger, minced
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon cornstarch
2 green onions, sliced
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 tablespoons water
Instructions
1. Slice the chicken breasts into thin strips and toss with 1 teaspoon of soy sauce and a pinch of salt. Let marinate for 10 minutes.
2. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and just cooked through. Remove and set aside.
3. In the same pan, add garlic and ginger. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Add sliced cabbage and stir-fry for 3 to 4 minutes, until slightly wilted but still crisp.
5. Return the chicken to the pan and add the remaining soy sauce and water. Stir to combine.
6. Mix cornstarch with a small splash of water to create a slurry and add it to the pan. Stir and let the sauce thicken for 2 minutes.
7. Drizzle with sesame oil and top with sliced green onions before serving.
Notes
This recipe is very adaptable—use Napa cabbage for a softer texture.
Add red pepper flakes or chili garlic sauce if you prefer a little heat.
Serve it over rice or noodles if you want a heartier meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 70mg