Description
Sizzling Chinese Chicken Cabbage Stir-Fry delivers a symphony of bold flavors from traditional Asian cuisine. Crisp vegetables and tender chicken dance together in a savory sauce, promising a quick, satisfying meal that transports taste buds straight to the heart of China.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1 pound (454 grams) boneless chicken breast, sliced into thin strips
Vegetables:
- 1 small Chinese cabbage, chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, peeled and grated
Sauces and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Whisk soy sauce, oyster sauce, cornstarch, and water in a small bowl to create a smooth, glossy sauce mixture, then set aside at room temperature.
- Heat vegetable oil in a wok over high heat until shimmering, approximately 1-2 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and grated ginger, rapidly stirring for 30 seconds to release aromatic flavors without burning.
- Introduce chicken strips to the hot wok, stir-frying continuously for 2-3 minutes until golden brown and thoroughly cooked.
- Incorporate chopped Chinese cabbage into the wok, tossing vigorously for 2-3 minutes to maintain a crisp texture while slightly wilting the leaves.
- Stream the prepared sauce over the chicken and cabbage, stirring constantly for 1 minute until the liquid transforms into a glossy, thickened coating.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed, ensuring balanced flavors throughout the dish.
- Transfer the stir-fry immediately to serving plates, accompanied by steamed rice for a complete meal.
Notes
- Slice chicken against the grain for maximum tenderness, ensuring each piece cooks quickly and evenly in the high-heat stir-fry method.
- Use fresh ginger and garlic for the most vibrant, authentic flavor that elevates the entire dish’s aromatic profile.
- Keep vegetables crisp by stir-frying on high heat and avoiding overcooking, maintaining a delightful textural contrast between tender chicken and crunchy cabbage.
- For a low-carb version, replace rice with cauliflower rice or serve over spiralized zucchini noodles to reduce carbohydrate intake while preserving the dish’s delicious essence.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 246 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg