Description
A quick, colorful, and flavor-packed meal that’s perfect for weeknights. Tender strips of chicken and crisp cabbage are tossed in a savory soy-ginger sauce that hits all the right notes—sweet, salty, and a little tangy. This simple stir fry is not only healthy and satisfying but also endlessly versatile. It’s the kind of dinner you can pull together in 25 minutes and still feel like you made something special. Serve it with jasmine rice or noodles, or enjoy it on its own for a light, delicious meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (thinly sliced)
- ½ head green cabbage (shredded)
- 2 medium carrots (julienned)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (grated)
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional but recommended)
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar or lime juice
- 1 teaspoon sugar or honey
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch (mixed with 2 tablespoons water)
- 2 tablespoons oil (vegetable or peanut oil)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil (for finishing)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Slice the chicken and vegetables. Prepare all ingredients before starting to cook.
- In a small bowl, whisk soy sauce, oyster sauce, vinegar, sugar, and cornstarch slurry. Set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet or wok. Add chicken in a single layer and cook until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, add the remaining oil, then sauté garlic and ginger for 30 seconds.
- Add carrots and cabbage. Stir-fry for 3–4 minutes until cabbage begins to soften.
- Return chicken to the pan, pour in the sauce, and toss everything together. Cook for another 2–3 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
- Turn off heat and drizzle sesame oil. Toss once more before serving.
Notes
- For extra color, mix in purple cabbage or bell peppers.
- If you like a kick, add red chili flakes or sriracha to the sauce.
- Serve over rice or noodles for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner / Main Course
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 630mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 78mg