Chinese Chicken Cabbage Stir-Fry — Don’t LOSE This Recipe!

A fast, savory stir-fry with tender chicken, crisp cabbage, and bold Asian flavors—perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep.

Ingredients (Serves 3–4)

1 lb (450 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
½ head green cabbage, thinly sliced
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp oil (peanut, avocado, or vegetable)

Stir-Fry Sauce

3 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari)
1 tbsp oyster sauce (optional but recommended)
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tsp sugar or honey
½ tsp cornstarch (for light gloss)
¼ tsp black pepper
Optional heat: chili flakes or chili oil

Instructions

Mix sauce: Whisk all sauce ingredients; set aside.
Sear chicken: Heat 1 tbsp oil in a hot wok/skillet. Add chicken in a single layer; cook 3–4 min until just cooked. Remove.
Aromatics: Add remaining oil. Sauté onion 1–2 min until soft; add garlic and stir 20 seconds.
Veggies: Add cabbage and bell pepper; stir-fry 2–3 min until tender-crisp.
Combine: Return chicken, pour in sauce, toss 1–2 min until glossy and coated.
Serve hot over rice or noodles.

Pro Tips

Slice chicken against the grain for tenderness.
Keep heat high and stir quickly to avoid soggy cabbage.
Add a splash of water if the pan looks dry.

Q & A

Q1: Can I make this low-carb?
A: Yes—serve over cauliflower rice or enjoy as-is.

Q2: Can I swap the protein?
A: Absolutely. Try shrimp, beef strips, pork, or firm tofu.

Q3: Is oyster sauce necessary?
A: Not required, but it adds classic depth. Substitute extra soy + ½ tsp sugar.

Q4: How do I make it spicy?
A: Add chili oil, fresh sliced chilies, or ½ tsp sriracha to the sauce.

Q5: Can I meal-prep this?
A: Yes. Stores well 3–4 days refrigerated. Reheat quickly on high heat.

Q6: Gluten-free option?
A: Use tamari or coconut aminos and skip oyster sauce (or use GF oyster sauce).

Q7: Best cabbage to use?
A: Green cabbage is classic; Napa cabbage works and cooks even faste

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