Description
Sizzling chinese chicken cabbage stir-fry brings bold Asian flavors to your dinner table with incredible speed and simplicity. Crisp vegetables and tender chicken create a quick, nutritious meal that satisfies hunger and delights taste buds in mere minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 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 together soy sauce, oyster sauce, cornstarch, and water in a small mixing bowl, creating a smooth, glossy marinade. Let the mixture rest for later use.
- Fire up a wok to high heat, then pour in vegetable oil until it shimmers with intense heat.
- Quickly toss minced garlic and grated ginger into the hot oil, stirring rapidly for about 30 seconds until their aromatic essence releases and fills the kitchen.
- Introduce chicken strips to the wok, allowing them to sizzle and caramelize for 2-3 minutes, ensuring each piece develops a golden-brown exterior.
- Slide chopped Chinese cabbage into the wok, continuing to toss and stir for an additional 2-3 minutes until the leaves soften but maintain a delightful crisp texture.
- Stream the prepared sauce over the chicken and cabbage, vigorously stirring for one minute until the liquid transforms into a glossy, clingy coating that embraces every morsel.
- Sprinkle a pinch of salt and freshly ground pepper to elevate the flavor profile, giving the dish a final harmonious balance.
- Transfer the piping hot stir-fry onto a bed of steamed rice, ready to be devoured immediately.
Notes
- Opt for chicken thighs instead of breast meat for a juicier, more flavorful stir-fry that stays tender during high-heat cooking.
- Slice cabbage and chicken uniformly to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the dish.
- Prep all ingredients before starting to cook, as stir-frying moves quickly and requires immediate ingredient addition for best results.
- Swap regular soy sauce with low-sodium version to control salt intake, making this recipe more diet-friendly and heart-healthy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 235 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg