Description
This quick and easy Cabbage Stir Fry with chicken is a flavorful and nutritious dish that can be on your table in just 15 minutes. Packed with colorful vegetables and tender chicken, this stir fry is a perfect weeknight meal.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 1 lb Boneless skinless chicken breast (cut into 1-inch pieces)
- 1 tsp Sea salt (divided)
- 1/2 tsp Black pepper (divided)
- 2 tbsp Olive oil (divided)
For the Stir Fry:
- 6 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp Fresh ginger (minced; or 1/2 tsp ground ginger – see instructions)
- 1/2 large Onion (diced)
- 1 large Bell pepper (diced)
- 1 medium head Cabbage (chopped or coarsely shredded; ~8–10 cups)
- 2 medium Carrots (shredded)
- 1/4 cup Coconut aminos (or low-sodium soy sauce)
- 2 tbsp Honey
- 2 tsp Toasted sesame oil
- 1/4 cup Green onions (sliced)
- 1 tbsp Sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Pat the chicken pieces dry: Season with salt and pepper.
- Sear the chicken: Cook until golden brown and cooked through.
- Saute garlic and ginger: Add to the pan and cook until fragrant.
- Cook onions and bell peppers: Until translucent and soft.
- Prepare sauce: Whisk together coconut aminos and honey.
- Add vegetables and sauce: Stir fry until tender.
- Combine with chicken: Cook until warmed through.
- Finish and garnish: Stir in sesame oil, green onions, and sesame seeds.
Notes
- You can customize this stir fry with your favorite vegetables like broccoli, snap peas, or mushrooms.
- For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes or sriracha sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Cabbage Stir Fry, Chicken Stir Fry, Quick Stir Fry Recipe
