Description
This chicken cabbage stir fry is the ultimate weeknight dinner: fast, flavorful, and comforting. With tender chicken, slightly crunchy cabbage, and a savory, garlicky sauce, it’s a dish that feels both homey and special. Perfect served over rice, noodles, or enjoyed on its own, this stir fry is a versatile recipe you’ll want in your weekly rotation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast or thighs, thinly sliced
- 1/2 head green cabbage, shredded
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, minced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce (low sodium recommended)
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce (optional)
- 2 tbsp vegetable or sesame oil
- 2 green onions, sliced thinly
- Optional: 1 bell pepper, 1 carrot, mushrooms for extra veggies
- Optional: Red pepper flakes for heat
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Cook chicken slices until golden and cooked through, about 5–6 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, add garlic and ginger. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add cabbage (and optional vegetables). Stir-fry for 3–4 minutes, until tender-crisp.
- Return chicken to the pan, add soy sauce and oyster sauce. Toss to coat everything evenly.
- Add green onions and cook for another 1–2 minutes. Adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot.
Notes
- Slice chicken thin for even cooking.
- Avoid overcooking cabbage to maintain texture.
- Drizzle sesame oil at the end for aroma.
- Can be paired with rice, noodles, or a fresh salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 65mg