Description
This Easy Chinese Chicken Cabbage Stir Fry is a quick and flavorful dish that brings the authentic taste of takeout right to your kitchen. Perfect for busy weeknights, this easy recipe comes together in under 30 minutes with juicy chicken, crisp cabbage, sweet red peppers, and a savory garlic-soy sauce. Whether you’re hunting for dinner ideas, a healthy snack, or a quick meal prep option, this stir fry hits all the right notes. It’s light, packed with protein and fiber, and easily customizable to suit gluten-free or low-carb diets — a must-try in your rotation of easy dinners!
Ingredients
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced
1/2 head green cabbage, chopped
1 red bell pepper, julienned
1/2 cup green onions, sliced
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, combine chicken with cornstarch, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, and water. Let sit for 10–15 minutes.
2. Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, mix the remaining soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes.
3. Stir fry the chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken until browned and cooked through, about 3–5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
4. Cook the vegetables: Add remaining oil, cabbage, and bell pepper to the wok. Stir fry 3–4 minutes until tender-crisp.
5. Combine: Return chicken to the wok, add sauce, and stir everything together. Cook for 2 more minutes.
6. Garnish and serve: Top with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve hot over rice or noodles.
Notes
Marinate the chicken to tenderize and boost flavor — even 10 minutes makes a difference.
Slice everything in advance; stir fry moves fast!
Don’t overcrowd the pan — work in batches if needed for better texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 65mg