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chinese chicken cabbage stir fry

A quick and flavorful stir fry featuring tender chicken and crisp cabbage, seasoned with soy sauce and ginger.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 1 pound boneless chicken breast sliced into thin strips
Vegetables
  • 4 cups cabbage shredded
  • 1 cup carrots julienned
  • 1 cup bell pepper sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 inch ginger grated
Sauce
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce low sodium preferred
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons of water
Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons green onions sliced
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds toasted

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken
  1. Heat a wok over medium-high heat and add sesame oil. Once hot, add the sliced chicken and stir-fry until cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
Add Vegetables
  1. Add garlic, ginger, cabbage, carrots, and bell pepper to the wok. Stir-fry for another 5 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
Add Sauce
  1. Pour in the soy sauce, rice vinegar, and cornstarch mixture. Stir well to combine and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
Serve
  1. Remove from heat, garnish with green onions and sesame seeds, and serve hot over rice or noodles.

Notes

For added flavor, marinate the chicken in soy sauce and ginger for 30 minutes before cooking.