Description
A quick and healthy Chicken and Cabbage Stir Fry featuring tender chicken breast and crisp vegetables in a savory soy and oyster sauce glaze, perfect for a flavorful weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Vegetables
- 1 small head of cabbage, thinly sliced
- 1 large carrot, julienned
- 1 bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 3 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Sauces and Oils
- Soy sauce, 3 tablespoons
- Oyster sauce, 2 tablespoons
- Sesame oil, 1 teaspoon
- Vegetable oil, 2 tablespoons (for cooking)
Spices and Garnish
- Ground ginger, 1/2 teaspoon
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Sesame seeds, 1 tablespoon (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Thinly slice the chicken breasts and prepare the vegetables by thinly slicing the cabbage, julienning the carrot, and thinly slicing the bell pepper. Mince the garlic and chop the green onions for garnish.
- Cook Chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken slices and cook until they are browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the sliced cabbage, julienned carrot, and bell pepper. Stir-fry the vegetables until they are tender-crisp, approximately 4-5 minutes.
- Combine and Season: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the vegetables. Add soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and ground ginger. Stir everything together well and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through and flavors meld.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from heat and garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds. Serve immediately for a warm, flavorful meal.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken breasts with chicken thighs for more juiciness.
- Adjust soy sauce and oyster sauce amounts to your taste preference and dietary needs for sodium.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like snap peas or mushrooms for variety.
- Serve over steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.
- For a gluten-free option, use tamari sauce instead of soy sauce and check oyster sauce labels.
