Description
Sizzling Tangy Chicken Cabbage Stir-Fry brings Asian-inspired flavors to your dinner table with bold, zesty notes. Quick and easy preparation delivers a wholesome meal packed with crisp vegetables and succulent chicken that you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1 pound (1 lb) boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, thinly sliced
Vegetables:
- 1/2 medium green cabbage, shredded
- 1 medium carrot, julienned or sliced thinly
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece of ginger, minced or grated
- 2 green onions, sliced
Sauce and Seasonings:
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons water
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch slurry, honey, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl to create a vibrant sauce. Set aside for later use.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat around 375°F. Add chicken and sear for 5-6 minutes until golden brown and thoroughly cooked. Transfer chicken to a separate plate.
- In the same skillet, add remaining oil and quickly sauté minced garlic and ginger for 30 seconds until aromatic. Introduce shredded cabbage, julienned carrots, and sliced red bell peppers.
- Stir-fry vegetables for 3-4 minutes, maintaining a crisp texture and preventing overcooking. Ensure vegetables remain vibrant and retain their structural integrity.
- Reintroduce cooked chicken to the skillet with sautéed vegetables. Pour prepared sauce over the mixture, thoroughly coating all ingredients.
- Simmer for 2-3 minutes, allowing sauce to slightly thicken and uniformly envelop chicken and vegetables. Gently toss to ensure even distribution.
- Remove from heat and garnish with freshly sliced green onions and optional sesame seeds. Serve immediately alongside steamed rice or enjoy as a standalone low-carb dish.
Notes
- Customize heat levels by adjusting red pepper flakes for spice-sensitive diners or those craving extra kick.
- Use tamari sauce for gluten-free version, ensuring all ingredients align with dietary restrictions.
- Select dark meat chicken for juicier texture and richer flavor compared to lean white meat cuts.
- Maximize vegetable crunch by not overcooking, maintaining vibrant colors and nutritional integrity during stir-frying process.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 235 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg