Chinese Chicken Cabbage Stir-Fry
A quick and flavorful stir-fry made with tender chicken, crisp cabbage, and colorful vegetables tossed in a savory sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Chinese-Inspired
Ingredients
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 medium yellow onion, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, diced
2 cups green cabbage, chopped
1 medium bell pepper, sliced
1 medium carrot, julienned
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (optional)
Instructions
Prepare all ingredients: slice onion and bell pepper, julienne carrot, mince garlic, chop cabbage, and dice chicken into bite-sized pieces.
Heat butter in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
Add chicken and sauté for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and fully cooked. Remove chicken from the pan and set aside.
In the same skillet, add onion and garlic. Stir-fry for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
Add cabbage, bell pepper, and carrot. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until vegetables are crisp-tender.
Return chicken to the pan. Stir in soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, black pepper, and red pepper flakes until evenly combined.
For a thicker sauce, stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook for 1 minute until thickened.
Serve immediately while hot.
Notes
Substitute chicken thighs for extra juiciness.
Add mushrooms, snap peas, or broccoli for more vegetables.
For a gluten-free option, use tamari instead of soy sauce.
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