Chinese Chicken Cabbage Stir-Fry

Chinese Chicken Cabbage Stir-Fry

Ingredients

• 1 lb (450 g) boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 tbsp butter or vegetable oil
• 1 medium onion, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups cabbage, chopped
• 1 cup carrots, thinly sliced
• 1 green bell pepper, sliced
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce (optional)
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
• Salt to taste
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

1. Cook the chicken
   • Heat the butter or oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
   • Add the chicken pieces and season with a little salt and pepper.
   • Cook for 5–7 minutes until lightly browned and cooked through.
   • Remove and set aside.
2. Sauté aromatics
   • In the same pan, add the onion and cook for 2–3 minutes.
   • Add the garlic and stir for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Cook vegetables
   • Add the carrots and bell pepper. Stir-fry for 2 minutes.
   • Add the cabbage and cook for another 3–5 minutes, stirring frequently until slightly tender but still crisp.
4. Combine
   • Return the chicken to the pan.
   • Add soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes.
   • Stir well and cook for 2 more minutes.
5. Serve
   • Taste and adjust seasoning.
   • Garnish with sesame seeds if desired.
   • Serve hot on its own or over steamed rice or noodles.

Tips

• For extra flavor, add 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger with the garlic.
• Use chicken thighs instead of breast for a juicier stir-fry.
• Add mushrooms, snow peas, or broccoli for more vegetables.

Servings: 4
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes