Description
A quick, healthy, and flavorful chicken cabbage stir fry with tender chicken, crisp cabbage, and a savory-sweet sauce. Ready in just 20 minutes, perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep.
Ingredients
2 chicken breasts, thinly sliced
4 cups cabbage, shredded
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon honey
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ginger, minced
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
2 green onions, chopped
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add sliced chicken and cook for 5–6 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes (if using). Sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add shredded cabbage and stir-fry for 4–5 minutes until slightly softened but still crisp.
- Return cooked chicken to skillet. Stir in soy sauce, honey, and green onions. Cook for 2–3 minutes more, stirring constantly.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.
Notes
Swap chicken breasts with thighs for extra juiciness.
Use reduced-sodium soy sauce for a low-sodium version.
Add extra vegetables like bell peppers, carrots, or snap peas for variety.
Serve over rice, quinoa, or noodles for a heartier meal.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days; reheat with a splash of water to keep cabbage moist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
