Description
This vibrant Chicken Cabbage Stir-Fry is a quick and healthy Asian-inspired dish featuring tender slices of chicken breast, crisp green cabbage, colorful bell pepper, and carrot, all tossed in a savory sauce made with soy and oyster sauces. It’s a perfect weeknight meal that’s easy to prepare, packed with flavor, and naturally gluten-free when tamari is used. Serve it over rice or noodles for a complete, nutrient-rich dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
Vegetables
- 4 cups green cabbage, shredded
- 1 medium carrot, julienned
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 2 green onions, sliced
Sauces & Seasonings
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (use tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Oils & Thickeners
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (cornstarch slurry)
Instructions
- Cook the chicken: Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the thinly sliced chicken breasts and cook for 4–5 minutes until no longer pink and lightly browned. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
- Sauté aromatics: In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and fresh ginger. Cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant, stirring continuously to prevent burning.
- Stir-fry vegetables: Add the shredded cabbage, julienned carrot, and thinly sliced red bell pepper to the pan. Stir-fry the vegetables for 4–5 minutes until they become tender-crisp while retaining a bit of crunch.
- Combine chicken and sauce: Return the cooked chicken to the pan. Pour in the soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil, stirring everything to combine evenly.
- Thicken the sauce: Stir in the cornstarch slurry and continue cooking for 1–2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the ingredients well.
- Season and garnish: Taste the stir-fry and season with salt and pepper as needed. Remove from heat and garnish with sliced green onions before serving.
Notes
- For a different protein option, substitute chicken with firm tofu or shrimp.
- Try Napa or savoy cabbage as alternatives to green cabbage for varied texture and flavor.
- Serve this stir-fry over steamed white rice, brown rice, or noodles to make it a more filling meal.
- Use tamari instead of soy sauce to keep this dish gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
