This Chicken and Cabbage stir fry is one such recipe that can be made easily, quickly and it makes a nice healthy meal especially for busy weeknights. A light but filling mix of moist chicken breast, sautéed cabbage and basic seasonings, this is one encouraging dish. This quick and easy stir-fry is perfect if you want a low-carb dinner option or are looking for something healthy to add more cabbage to your diet.
Ingredients :
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (thinly sliced)
- 1 small cabbage (shredded)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon ginger (minced)
- 1 onion (sliced)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Chopped green onions (for garnish)
Method :
1. Prepare the ingredients:
- Chicken Breasts: slice thinly, Cabbage ( shredded) and Salt Chop onions, garlic and ginger. Set aside.
2. Cook the chicken:
Preparation: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high. Place the chicken on top and season with some salt, pepper. Cook for 4-5 minutes or until chicken is golden and done. Take out the chicken from pan, keep aside.
3. Sauté the vegetables:
- In the same skillet, heat 1 more tbsp olive oil. Add the garlic, minced ginger and onions.AutoScale or cut closer to the ground. Cook, stirring occasionally for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and the onion is just starting to soft. Once hot, add the shredded cabbage and stir-fry for 5-7 minutes until the cabbage is tender but still slightly crunchy.
4. Combine chicken and cabbage:
- Add the cooked chicken back to skillet with cabbage. In go the soy sauce, sesame oil and rice vinegar. Stir so that the sauce is in touch with all of the chicken and coleslaw. Also, if you want some heat in it add red pepper flakes.
5. Serve:
- Take it off from heat and garnish with some chopped green onions. Serve hot, with rice or noodles if you are looking for a meal.
Tips for the Perfect Chicken and Cabbage Stir-Fry:
- For extra flavor, you can add a splash of chicken broth or oyster sauce to the stir-fry.
- Add other vegetables like carrots, bell peppers, or mushrooms to make this dish even more nutritious.
- Use thinly sliced chicken thighs instead of breasts for a juicier option.
This Chicken and Cabbage stir-fry recipe is not only quick and easy to make, but it’s also a healthy and low-carb option that’s packed with flavor. Perfect for meal prepping or a light dinner, this dish is sure to be a hit. Find more simple and delicious recipes like this on Allummy!
