Description
Chinese Chicken Cabbage Stir Fry is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings the taste of Beijing street markets to your kitchen. This quick and easy recipe combines tender chicken, crunchy cabbage, and colorful bell peppers, all tossed in a savory sauce. Perfect for busy weeknight dinners, it offers endless customization options to suit your taste. Enjoy a delicious meal that’s as satisfying to make as it is to eat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 medium head of green cabbage, chopped
- 1 cup bell peppers (red or yellow), sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece of fresh ginger, minced
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by washing and chopping the vegetables.
- Heat oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and ginger; sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Toss in cabbage and bell peppers; stir-fry for 3-5 minutes until slightly softened but still crunchy.
- Combine soy sauce, sesame oil, and cornstarch mixture in a bowl. Pour over stir-fry while stirring constantly for even coating.
- Cook for an additional couple of minutes until the sauce thickens and everything glistens.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg