Description
Sizzling chicken cabbage stir-fry delivers a perfect balance of tender protein and crisp vegetables. Quick, healthy Chinese-inspired dish promises a delightful meal you can easily create in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 lb chicken breast, boneless and skinless
- 2 large eggs
Vegetables:
- 1 medium head green cabbage
- 1 medium carrot
- 2 green onions
- 2 cloves garlic
Seasonings and Sauces:
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sugar
- 0.5 tsp ginger, ground
Instructions
- Slice chicken breast into thin, uniform strips to ensure even cooking and quick heat absorption.
- Whisk eggs in a small bowl, preparing them for the stir-fry technique.
- Shred cabbage into thin, consistent ribbons using a sharp knife or mandoline slicer.
- Julienne carrot into delicate, matchstick-sized pieces for uniform cooking and visual appeal.
- Mince garlic and finely chop green onions, setting aside for flavor layering.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering and almost smoking.
- Sauté chicken strips for 3-4 minutes, stirring constantly, until golden brown and nearly cooked through.
- Push chicken to one side of the wok, then scramble eggs in the cleared space until just set.
- Add shredded cabbage, carrots, and minced garlic to the wok, stir-frying rapidly for 2-3 minutes.
- Combine all ingredients, then drizzle soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and sprinkle ground ginger.
- Season with salt and black pepper, tossing everything together for 1-2 minutes until cabbage is crisp-tender.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and serve immediately while piping hot.
Notes
- Slice chicken uniformly to guarantee even cooking and prevent dry or undercooked sections.
- Whisk eggs thoroughly to create silky, light scrambled texture that blends seamlessly with other ingredients.
- Use high heat for authentic stir-fry technique, ensuring vegetables retain crisp texture and develop slight caramelization.
- Adjust seasoning by reducing soy sauce for low-sodium diets or substituting with tamari for gluten-free requirements.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg