Chinese Chicken Cabbage Stir-Fry Recipe

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Chinese Chicken Cabbage Stir-Fry Recipe 🥢

Healthy, Quick, and Flavor-Packed Stir-Fry in Just 20 Minutes!

Introduction

This Chinese Chicken Cabbage Stir-Fry is the perfect weeknight dinner—fast, flavorful, and made with simple ingredients you already have at home. Tender slices of chicken are tossed with crisp cabbage, garlic, and ginger, then coated in a savory stir-fry sauce. It’s the perfect low-carb dinner idea that’s still hearty and satisfying!

Ingredients

  • • 1 lb boneless chicken breast, sliced thin
  • • 1 small Chinese cabbage, chopped into bite-sized pieces
  • • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • • 1 inch ginger, peeled and grated
  • • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • • 1 tbsp oyster sauce
  • • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • • 1/4 cup water
  • • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  • • In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, oyster sauce, cornstarch, and water. Mix well and set aside.

  • • Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat.

  • • Add the minced garlic and grated ginger. Stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

  • • Add the sliced chicken breast to the pan. Cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring frequently, until lightly browned and almost cooked through.

  • • Add the chopped Chinese cabbage. Stir-fry for another 2–3 minutes until the cabbage starts to soften but still retains a light crunch.

  • • Pour in the prepared sauce mixture. Toss everything together and stir-fry for another minute until the sauce thickens and coats all the ingredients evenly.

  • • Taste and season with salt and pepper if needed.

  • • Serve hot over steamed rice or enjoy on its own for a lighter low-carb option.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • • It’s quick and easy—ready in under 20 minutes.
  • • Made with lean protein and vegetables, it’s a healthy dinner choice.
  • • The sauce is packed with rich umami flavor thanks to soy sauce and oyster sauce.
  • • Great for meal prep or a fast weeknight dinner.

Tips & Variations

  • • Use napa cabbage or green cabbage if Chinese cabbage isn’t available.
  • • Swap chicken for shrimp, tofu, or thinly sliced beef for variation.
  • • Add veggies like bell peppers, carrots, or mushrooms for more color and nutrients.
  • • Double the sauce if serving with noodles or rice—it’s that good!

Nutrition & Yield

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 20 minutes

Servings: 4 | Calories: Approx. 280 kcal per serving

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