Chinese Chicken Cabbage Stir-Fry Recipe

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🥢 Chinese Chicken Cabbage Stir-Fry Recipe

A fast, healthy, and flavor-packed stir-fry made with tender chicken, crisp cabbage, and savory Chinese-style sauce — ready in under 30 minutes.

Chinese Chicken Cabbage Stir-Fry is a classic home-style dish that delivers big flavor with simple ingredients. Juicy chicken breast is quickly seared, then tossed with Napa cabbage, carrots, and aromatics in a light yet savory sauce. It’s low-carb, budget-friendly, and perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep.

This dish pairs beautifully with rice or noodles but is just as delicious on its own for a lighter meal.

⭐ Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • Ready in 30 minutes or less

  • Healthy, high-protein, and veggie-packed

  • One-pan cooking for easy cleanup

  • Naturally low-carb and gluten-free adaptable

  • Better than takeout — fresher and lighter

🛒 Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced against the grain

  • 1 medium head Napa cabbage (about 1.5 lbs), sliced into 1-inch strips

  • 1 cup shredded carrots

  • 3 green onions, sliced into 1-inch pieces

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced (optional but recommended)

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable or sesame oil, divided

Stir-Fry Sauce

  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)

  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce

  • 1 teaspoon sugar or honey

  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar

  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)

  • ½ teaspoon white or black pepper

🍽️ How to Make Chinese Chicken Cabbage Stir-Fry

1️⃣ Prep the Chicken

Slice chicken thinly against the grain for maximum tenderness. Lightly season with pepper and 1 tablespoon soy sauce. Set aside.

2️⃣ Mix the Sauce

In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, rice vinegar, cornstarch, and pepper. This sauce balances salty, savory, and slightly sweet flavors.

3️⃣ Sear the Chicken

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken in a single layer and stir-fry for 3–4 minutes until cooked through and lightly golden. Remove from pan and set aside.

4️⃣ Stir-Fry the Vegetables

Add remaining oil to the pan. Stir in garlic and ginger and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add carrots and cabbage, tossing constantly for 3–5 minutes until cabbage is tender-crisp.

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