Here’s a quick, healthy, and flavorful Chinese Chicken Cabbage Stir-Fry — tender chicken strips stir-fried with crisp cabbage in a savory garlic-soy sauce. It’s budget-friendly, easy to customize, and ready in under 30 minutes!
🍜 Chinese Chicken Cabbage Stir-Fry
🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes
🕒 Cook Time: 10 minutes
🍽 Serves: 3–4
✅ Ingredients:
For the stir-fry:
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1 lb (450g) chicken breast or thighs, thinly sliced
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1 tbsp oil (vegetable, peanut, or sesame)
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3–4 cups green or Napa cabbage, chopped
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1 medium carrot, julienned or thinly sliced (optional)
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2–3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tsp fresh ginger, grated (optional but flavorful)
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2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
For the sauce:
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2 tbsp soy sauce
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1 tbsp oyster sauce (optional, for depth)
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1 tsp cornstarch
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1/2 tsp sugar
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1/4 cup water
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1 tsp sesame oil (for flavor)
🍳 Instructions:
1. Prep the sauce
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In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, cornstarch, sugar, water, and sesame oil. Set aside.
2. Cook the chicken
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Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
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Add chicken, season lightly with salt and pepper, and stir-fry for 4–5 minutes, until golden and cooked through.
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Remove chicken from pan and set aside.
3. Stir-fry the veggies
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In the same pan, add a bit more oil if needed.
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Add garlic, ginger, and carrots (if using); stir-fry for 1 minute.
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Add chopped cabbage and cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring often, until just wilted but still crisp.
4. Combine everything
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Return the chicken to the pan.
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Pour in the sauce and toss everything together.
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Cook for 1–2 more minutes, until the sauce thickens slightly and everything is well coated.
5. Garnish & serve
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Top with green onions or sesame seeds.
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Serve over steamed rice, noodles, or on its own for a low-carb meal.
