Quick and Flavorful Chinese Chicken Cabbage Stir Fry
This Chinese chicken cabbage stir fry is a vibrant, quick meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights. Tender chicken mingles with crunchy cabbage and colorful bell peppers in a savory soy sauce blend, all ready in just 30 minutes. With its delightful textures and fresh flavors, this dish is sure to become a family favorite, making every dinner feel special.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 3–4 pieces)
- 4 cups fresh green cabbage, chopped
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced (mixed colors)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (for thickening)
- Cooked rice or noodles (optional)
Instructions
- Chop the chicken into bite-sized pieces and prepare the vegetables by slicing the cabbage and bell peppers and mincing the garlic and ginger.
- Heat a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil until hot.
- Add the chicken to the pan; stir-fry for about 5-7 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Toss in the cabbage, bell peppers, garlic, and ginger; stir-fry for another 3-4 minutes until veggies are tender yet crisp.
- Pour in the soy sauce mixture, stirring well for about 1-2 minutes until everything is evenly coated.
- Finish with green onions on top just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup stir fry (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 75mg