Chinese Chicken Cabbage Stir-Fry

This Chinese Chicken Cabbage Stir-Fry is a quick, healthy, and delicious dish packed with tender chicken, crisp cabbage, garlic, ginger, and a savory stir-fry sauce. It comes together in under 20 minutes—perfect for busy weeknights when you want something nutritious, fresh, and satisfying.

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⭐ Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Ready in under 20 minutes
• Light, healthy, and full of flavor
• Uses simple ingredients
• Budget-friendly
• Easily customizable

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🥬 Ingredients

For the Stir-Fry

• 1 lb (450 g) chicken breast, thinly sliced
• ½ head green cabbage, thinly sliced
• 1 carrot, julienned (optional)
• 1 small onion, sliced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
• 2 tablespoons oil (vegetable, canola, or sesame blend)
• 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
• Sesame seeds (optional)

For the Stir-Fry Sauce

• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce (optional but adds depth)
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• ½ teaspoon white pepper or black pepper
• ½ cup chicken broth or water
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch (for thickening)

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Make the Stir-Fry Sauce

In a bowl, whisk together:

• Soy sauce
• Oyster sauce
• Rice vinegar
• Hoisin sauce
• Sesame oil
• Pepper
• Chicken broth
• Cornstarch
  Set aside.

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2. Cook the Chicken

1. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large pan or wok over high heat.
2. Add sliced chicken, season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
3. Stir-fry for 3–4 minutes, until lightly browned and cooked through.
4. Remove chicken and set aside.

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3. Stir-Fry the Vegetables

1. Add the remaining oil to the pan.
2. Add onion, garlic, and ginger—stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Add cabbage and carrots.
4. Cook for 3–5 minutes, stirring constantly, until cabbage softens but remains slightly crisp.

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4. Combine Everything

1. Return chicken to the pan.
2. Pour the stir-fry sauce over everything.
3. Toss and cook for 1–2 minutes until sauce thickens and coats the chicken and vegetables evenly.

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5. Serve

Top with:

• Chopped green onions
• Sesame seeds

Serve hot with steamed rice, fried rice, or noodles.

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🍽️ What to Serve With

• Steamed jasmine or basmati rice
• Chinese fried rice
• Lo mein or rice noodles
• Cauliflower rice for a low-carb option

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🔥 Tips for the Best Stir-Fry

• Slice the chicken thinly for quick cooking.
• Use high heat for authentic wok flavor.
• Don’t overcrowd the pan—cook in batches if needed.
• Add chili flakes or sriracha for heat.
• Swap chicken for tofu, ground turkey, pork, or shrimp.

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🍛 Variations

• Spicy Sichuan Style: Add chili paste or chili oil.
• Low Carb: Replace carrots with bell peppers or mushrooms.
• Saucy: Add extra chicken broth and a bit more cornstarch slurry.
• Ginger Garlic Lovers: Double both!

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