Description
This Chicken Cabbage Stir-Fry is a quick and delicious meal that combines tender chicken and vibrant vegetables in a savory sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe can be whipped up in just 30 minutes, making it an ideal choice for families seeking flavorful, nutritious options. With its customizable ingredients and easy preparation, you can enjoy this dish over rice or noodles, ensuring it becomes a favorite at your dinner table. Whether you’re looking for a simple weeknight dinner or a satisfying meal packed with nutrients, this stir-fry delivers on all fronts.
Ingredients
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- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 2 cups cabbage, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 carrot, julienned
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce (optional)
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (optional)
- Green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate the diced chicken in soy sauce, sesame oil, and black pepper for 10-15 minutes.
- Prepare the sauce by mixing soy sauce, oyster sauce (if using), black pepper, salt, crushed red pepper flakes (if desired), and cornstarch slurry; set aside.
- Heat butter in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat and stir-fry the marinated chicken until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté onion and garlic until fragrant.
- Add cabbage, bell pepper, and carrot; stir-fry until tender yet crisp.
- Return chicken to the skillet and pour in the prepared sauce; combine well and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Serve hot with green onions as garnish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg