Description
A quick and flavorful stir-fry featuring tender chicken and crisp cabbage tossed in a savory garlic-ginger sauce.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb (450 g) boneless, skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced
- 4 cups green cabbage, thinly sliced (about 1/2 medium head)
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece ginger, minced
- 2 green onions, sliced (separate white and green parts)
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- 1/4 cup chicken broth or water
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken and season lightly with salt and pepper; stir-fry until nearly cooked through (about 4–5 minutes). Remove chicken and set aside.
- Add remaining 1 tbsp oil, then ginger, garlic, and white parts of green onions; stir-fry 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add cabbage; stir‑fry 2–3 minutes until it starts to soften.
- Return chicken to pan. Add soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and broth.
- Toss everything together and cook another 1–2 minutes until chicken is cooked through and sauce coats ingredients.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- Garnish with green parts of green onions and serve hot over rice or noodles.
Notes
- Feel free to swap chicken breast with thigh for more juiciness.
- Add a dash of chili oil or red pepper flakes for heat.
- Shredded carrots or bell peppers can boost color and nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 65mg