How to Make Chinese Chicken Cabbage Stir-Fry at Home
A plate of Chinese chicken cabbage stir-fry brings a mix of tender meat and fresh vegetables in a light, savory sauce. This dish is quick to prepare and uses simple ingredients. The balance of chicken, cabbage, and other vegetables makes it a healthy chicken stir fry option for weeknight meals. You can pair it with steamed rice for a complete and satisfying dinner.
The recipe uses lean chicken breast and fresh produce. The cabbage stays crisp, while the carrots and green beans add color and extra flavor. The sauce coats every bite without overpowering the taste of the vegetables. If you enjoy chicken vegetable stir fry, this recipe will be a favorite. It also works well as a chicken and cabbage recipe for meal prep or family gatherings.
Ingredients (4 servings)
- 500 g (1.1 lb) boneless chicken breast, sliced into bite-sized pieces
- 1 small Chinese cabbage (about 500 g / 1.1 lb), chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2.5 cm (1 in) ginger, peeled and grated
- 120 g (1 cup) carrot, sliced
- 120 g (1 cup) green beans, sliced
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 60 ml (1/4 cup) water
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, cornstarch, and water. Set aside.
- Heat oil in a wok over high heat.
- Add garlic and ginger. Stir-fry for 30 seconds.
- Add chicken and stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until lightly browned.
- Add cabbage, carrot, and green beans. Stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until vegetables soften but remain crisp.
- Pour in the sauce. Stir-fry for 1 minute until it thickens and coats the chicken and vegetables.
- Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot with rice.
This easy chicken stir fry offers fresh flavor without complicated steps. The chicken and vegetables stir fry method keeps the texture of each ingredient. The sauce blends the taste of soy sauce and oyster sauce into a smooth finish. If you want an Asian stir fry recipe that is quick and healthy, this one will fit perfectly into your meal plan.
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Recipe by Yummy FoodCourse: MainCuisine: ChineseDifficulty: Easy4
servings15
minutes10
minutes250
kcal25
minutesChinese chicken cabbage stir-fry with tender meat, crisp veggies, and savory sauce. A quick, easy recipe for a healthy dinner.
Ingredients
500 g (1.1 lb) boneless chicken breast, sliced into bite-sized pieces
1 small Chinese cabbage (about 500 g / 1.1 lb), chopped into bite-sized pieces
2 cloves garlic, minced
2.5 cm (1 in) ginger, peeled and grated
120 g (1 cup) carrot, sliced
120 g (1 cup) green beans, sliced
2 tbsp vegetable oil
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp oyster sauce
1 tsp cornstarch
60 ml (1/4 cup) water
Salt and pepper, to taste
Directions
- In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, cornstarch, and water. Set aside.
- Heat oil in a wok over high heat.
- Add garlic and ginger. Stir-fry for 30 seconds.
- Add chicken and stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until lightly browned.
- Add cabbage, carrot, and green beans. Stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until vegetables soften but remain crisp.
- Pour in the sauce. Stir-fry for 1 minute until it thickens and coats the chicken and vegetables.
- Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot with rice.
Nutrition Facts
4 servings per container
Serving Size125
- Amount Per ServingCalories250
- % Daily Value *
- Cholesterol 65mg 22%
- Sodium 750mg 33%
- Potassium 600mg 13%
- Total Carbohydrate
10g
4%
- Dietary Fiber 3g 11%
- Total Sugars 4g
- Protein 26g 52%
- Vitamin A 80mcg 9%
- Vitamin C 60mg 67%
- Calcium 6mg 1%
- Iron 10mg 56%
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
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By Main Ingredient: Chicken | Vegetables
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