Description
A delightful Chicken Cabbage Stir-Fry that combines tender chicken, crisp cabbage, and vibrant bell peppers for a wholesome and quick meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless chicken (breast or thighs)
- 4 cups cabbage (green or Napa)
- 1 cup bell peppers (red and yellow)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 inch ginger (minced)
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- Fresh herbs (scallions or cilantro) for garnish
Instructions
- Prep Your Ingredients: Chop your chicken into bite-sized pieces, slice your cabbage and bell peppers, and mince your garlic and ginger.
- Heat the Skillet: Heat a tablespoon of sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Cook the Chicken: Add the chicken pieces and sauté until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add Aromatics: Push the chicken to one side and add garlic and ginger, sautéing for about a minute until fragrant.
- In with the Cabbage and Peppers: Add the cabbage and bell peppers, stirring well. Cook for about 3-4 minutes until vegetables start to soften.
- Flavor It Up: Pour in soy sauce, stirring to coat the chicken and veggies. Cook for an additional 2 minutes, adjusting seasoning if necessary.
- Serve Hot: Remove from heat, garnish with fresh herbs, and serve immediately over rice or noodles.
Notes
For vegetarian options, substitute chicken with tofu or shrimp. Feel free to experiment with different vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken stir-fry, cabbage stir-fry, quick meals, family recipes