Description
Sizzling Chicken Cabbage Stir-Fry brings Asian-inspired flavors to your dinner table with quick, zesty ingredients. Crisp vegetables and tender chicken create a perfectly balanced meal that will delight your taste buds and satisfy hunger in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb (454 grams) boneless, skinless chicken breast (or thighs), sliced thin
Vegetables:
- 4 cups green cabbage, shredded
- ½ medium onion, sliced
- 1 medium carrot, julienned
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Sauce and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (or avocado oil)
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce (or coconut aminos for gluten-free)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon honey (or sugar-free sweetener for keto)
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for spice)
- ½ teaspoon sriracha (optional for spice)
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (for garnish)
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch (to thicken, optional)
Instructions
- Craft a vibrant sauce by whisking soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, sriracha, and cornstarch in a small bowl until smooth and well-incorporated.
- Heat oil in a spacious skillet, searing chicken pieces until golden brown and thoroughly cooked, ensuring each morsel develops a rich caramelized exterior. Transfer the chicken to a separate plate.
- Utilize the same skillet, introducing additional oil to sauté aromatics. Tumble minced onion, crushed garlic, and grated ginger into the pan, releasing their fragrant essence for approximately one minute.
- Introduce shredded cabbage, julienned carrots, and red pepper flakes, stirring rapidly to maintain crisp texture and prevent burning. Cook until vegetables soften slightly while retaining their vibrant crunch.
- Reintegrate the cooked chicken into the vegetable medley, pouring the prepared sauce over the entire mixture. Toss energetically, allowing each ingredient to become thoroughly coated and heated through.
- Elevate the dish with a sprinkle of freshly chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately atop steamed rice, cauliflower rice, or your preferred noodle base for a complete, satisfying meal.
Notes
- Customize the heat level by adjusting red pepper flakes or sriracha to match your spice tolerance.
- Slice chicken against the grain for maximum tenderness and easier chewing during cooking.
- Use low-sodium soy sauce to control salt content and create a healthier version of the stir-fry.
- Choose napa or savoy cabbage for a more delicate texture compared to traditional green cabbage.
- Prep all ingredients before starting to cook, ensuring a smooth and quick stir-fry process.
- Replace honey with maple syrup or agave for a vegan-friendly alternative that maintains sweetness.
- Swap chicken with tofu or tempeh for a plant-based protein option that absorbs similar flavors.
- Quick-freeze chicken for 15 minutes before slicing to achieve more precise and uniform cuts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg