Here’s a simple and flavorful recipe for Chinese Chicken Cabbage Stir-Fry — quick, healthy, and perfect for a weeknight dinner.
🍗 Ingredients (Serves 3–4)
Main Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts, thinly sliced
- 4 cups cabbage, shredded or chopped
- 1 carrot, julienned (optional for color)
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, minced
Sauce
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- ½ tsp sugar
- ¼ cup chicken broth or water
Oil for Stir-Fry
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil or canola oil
🥄 Step-by-Step Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Chicken
- Thinly slice chicken breast.
- Optional: Marinate 10–15 minutes with 1 tsp soy sauce and a pinch of pepper for extra flavor.
2️⃣ Make the Sauce
- In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and chicken broth. Set aside.
3️⃣ Stir-Fry the Chicken
- Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken slices and stir-fry 3–5 minutes until lightly browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
4️⃣ Stir-Fry Vegetables
- In the same pan, add a little more oil if needed.
- Sauté garlic and ginger for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add cabbage and carrots. Stir-fry 3–5 minutes until cabbage starts to soften but remains slightly crisp.
5️⃣ Combine and Finish
- Return chicken to the pan.
- Pour in the sauce and toss everything together 2–3 minutes until well coated and heated through.
- Stir in green onions at the end.
6️⃣ Serve
- Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles.
- Optional: sprinkle with sesame seeds or chopped cilantro for garnish.
💡 Tips for a Great Stir-Fry
- Keep vegetables slightly crisp for better texture.
- Slice chicken thinly for even, quick cooking.
- Use a hot pan/wok for that classic stir-fry sear.
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