Description
This Chicken and Cabbage Stir-Fry is a flavorful and nutritious Asian-inspired dish that comes together quickly for a satisfying meal. Tender strips of chicken are stir-fried with crunchy cabbage, carrots, and a savory sauce, creating a perfect balance of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs (sliced into thin strips)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
For the Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
For Stir-Fry:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 cups shredded green cabbage
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (grated)
- 3 green onions (sliced)
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Toss the sliced chicken with cornstarch and soy sauce. Let it marinate for 10 minutes.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, combine oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, and sesame oil. Set aside.
- Stir-Fry the Chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 4–5 minutes until golden. Remove from the pan.
- Cook the Vegetables: In the same skillet, sauté garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes. Add cabbage and carrots, stir-fry until tender.
- Combine Everything: Return chicken to the pan, pour in the sauce, and stir well. Cook for 2 more minutes.
- Serve: Garnish with green onions and serve hot.
Notes
- You can use chicken breast instead of thighs if preferred.
- Enhance with bell peppers, mushrooms, or snap peas for added variety.
- Pair with rice or noodles for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
