Chicken Cabbage Stir Fry
This quick chicken cabbage stir fry is a healthy, one-pan dinner ready in just 20 minutes! Fresh cabbage, tender chicken, and bold Asian flavors make it the perfect weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Main Course, Dinner
- Method: Stir-Fry, Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian, Chinese-Inspired
Ingredients
For the Stir Fry:
2–3 green onions (white bulbs and green stalks separated & sliced)
8.5 oz boneless chicken (breast or thighs), cut into bite-sized pieces
1 inch fresh ginger, finely chopped
2–3 garlic cloves, minced
⅓ small head green or napa cabbage, shredded (about 4 cups)
1 tbsp oil (vegetable, sunflower, or canola)
2 tbsp soy sauce (regular or low-sodium)
¼ cup water (omit if using napa cabbage)
To Garnish:
Sesame seeds or sesame oil
Red chili pepper flakes
Sliced green onion tops
Instructions
Prep Ingredients:
Slice green onions (separate bulbs and stalks), chop garlic and ginger, shred cabbage, and cut chicken into small pieces.
Stir-Fry Aromatics:
Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add white onion bulbs and stir-fry briefly. Add garlic and ginger, stir-fry 1 minute.
Add Cabbage:
Toss in shredded cabbage. Stir-fry for 2 minutes until it starts to soften and reduce in volume.
Add Liquid & Seasoning:
Pour soy sauce and water (if using regular cabbage) into the pan. Stir well and cook for another 2–3 minutes until cabbage is tender.
Cook Chicken:
Push cabbage aside and add chicken to the center of the pan. Stir-fry until chicken is browned and cooked through. Mix everything together and cook until liquids are mostly evaporated.
Garnish & Serve:
Remove from heat. Garnish with sesame seeds or a drizzle of sesame oil, red pepper flakes, and green onion tops. Serve hot.
Notes
Protein Tip: 8.5 oz = 1 large chicken breast or ~1½ cups uncooked chicken.
Cabbage Options: Use napa cabbage to skip the water and speed up cooking.
Soy Sauce: Use regular or low-sodium to suit your diet.
Meal Prep Friendly: Keeps well for 2–3 days in the fridge.
Find it online: https://allrecipesmade.com/chicken-cabbage-stir-fry/
