Description
Chicken Cabbage Stir-Fry is the perfect weeknight meal that marries tender chicken with crisp cabbage in a sweet and savory sauce. This one-pan dish comes together quickly, making it a go-to for busy evenings. With its vibrant colors and satisfying textures, this stir-fry not only pleases the palate but also brightens up any dinner table. Easy to prepare and highly versatile, you can customize it with whatever veggies you have on hand. Enjoy a hearty meal that’s both delicious and nutritious!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 medium head of green cabbage, chopped
- 2 medium carrots, thinly sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey or brown sugar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
- Cooking oil for sautéing
Instructions
- Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces; slice cabbage and carrots.
- Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Sauté chicken until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Add garlic and ginger; cook until fragrant (30 seconds). Then add cabbage and carrots; sauté until slightly softened (3-4 minutes).
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey (or brown sugar), sesame oil, and cornstarch mixture. Pour over chicken and vegetables.
- Cook until the sauce thickens and coats the stir-fry (2-3 minutes). Serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg