Description
This quick and colorful Chinese Chicken & Cabbage Stir-Fry is the ultimate weeknight dinner idea—easy to prepare, packed with flavor, and full of healthy veggies. With tender chicken breast, crispy cabbage, and bell peppers in a savory garlic-soy sauce, it’s a go-to for anyone needing easy recipes that feel like takeout. Great for healthy snack lovers, family dinner ideas, and high-protein food ideas that don’t compromise on flavor.
Ingredients
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
3 cups shredded green cabbage
1 red bell pepper sliced
1 green bell pepper sliced
1 medium onion sliced
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon fresh ginger minced
2 tablespoons vegetable oil divided
2 tablespoons sliced green onions
1 teaspoon sesame seeds
Instructions
1. Slice chicken into thin strips and toss with salt, pepper, and cornstarch.
2. Prepare all vegetables: shred cabbage, slice peppers and onions, mince garlic and ginger.
3. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken in a single layer. Sear for 1 minute, then stir-fry until golden and cooked. Remove from wok.
4. Add remaining oil, then stir-fry onions, garlic, and ginger until fragrant.
5. Add cabbage and peppers. Stir-fry until slightly tender but still crisp.
6. Return chicken to pan. Add soy sauce, vinegar, and brown sugar. Stir everything to coat evenly.
7. Cook for 1-2 more minutes until the sauce thickens and everything is hot and glossy.
8. Top with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve immediately.
Notes
Prep all ingredients ahead since stir-fry moves quickly.
Use a carbon steel wok for best flavor and texture.
Don’t overcrowd the pan or ingredients will steam instead of sear.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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