Description
A quick and fiery stir‑fry that combines tender chicken with crunchy cabbage and bold seasonings for a fast, flavor-packed meal. Ready in under 30 minutes and perfect for a weeknight dinner when you want something spicy, nutritious, and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 g boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, thinly sliced
- 1/2 medium head green or Napa cabbage, shredded or thinly sliced
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated or minced
- 2–3 tbsp vegetable oil (or other cooking oil)
- 2 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1–2 tbsp chili paste or chili garlic sauce (adjust to heat preference)
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce (optional, for extra depth)
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1–2 stalks green onions (scallions), chopped — for garnish
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Pat the sliced chicken dry and season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and stir-fry until lightly browned and nearly cooked through, about 4–5 minutes. Remove chicken from pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, add a little more oil if needed. Add the onion, garlic, and ginger. Sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the shredded cabbage to the pan. Stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until the cabbage begins to soften but still retains some crunch.
- Return the chicken to the pan. Add soy sauce, chili paste, oyster sauce (if using), and sesame oil. Stir everything to coat evenly. Cook for another 1–2 minutes to combine flavors and ensure the chicken is fully cooked.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or more chili paste if desired.
- Turn off heat and sprinkle chopped green onions and sesame seeds on top. Serve hot, ideally with steamed rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 of 4 servings
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 920 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg