Chicken and Cabbage Stir-fry
A quick and healthy stir-fry packed with protein from chicken and vitamins from cabbage, all in a savory sauce.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/2 onion sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 head of cabbage, shredded
Sauce Ingredients
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Preparation
- In a bowl, season the chicken with salt and pepper.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, water, cornstarch, brown sugar, and sesame oil.
Cooking
- Heat the oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned and fully cooked. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Add the onion and garlic to the skillet and cook until softened.
- Add the cabbage and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until it starts to wilt.
- Return the chicken to the pan. Pour in the sauce and cook until it thickens and coats the chicken and vegetables.
- Serve hot with rice.
Notes
Serve hot over a bed of steamed rice. Add sesame seeds or chopped green onions for extra crunch and flavor. To store leftovers, let the stir-fry cool and then place in an airtight container. Can be refrigerated for up to 3 days. Reheat in microwave or stovetop before serving again.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 28gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5g
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