Description
Sizzling Chinese chicken cabbage stir-fry delivers an explosion of authentic Asian flavors in minutes. Quick weeknight dinner brings restaurant-quality taste straight to home kitchens with minimal effort and maximum deliciousness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, thinly sliced
- 4 cups (960 ml) green or Napa cabbage, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) vegetable oil or sesame oil
- 1 medium carrot, julienned
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 3 tbsps (45 ml) soy sauce
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) hoisin sauce (optional, for sweetness)
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- Chopped green onions
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Sauce Preparation: Blend soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, cornstarch, and crushed red pepper flakes in a small bowl, creating a harmonious flavor base.
- Chicken Searing: Ignite a large skillet over medium-high heat, introduce oil, and sizzle chicken slices until golden and thoroughly cooked, then transfer to a holding plate.
- Vegetable Infusion: In the same skillet, awaken garlic, ginger, and onion with a quick sauté, then introduce cabbage and carrots, stir-frying until they reach a vibrant, crisp-tender state.
- Flavor Fusion: Reunite chicken with vegetables, cascade the prepared sauce across the mixture, ensuring every morsel is generously coated. Allow the sauce to caramelize and thicken, melding all components into a cohesive dish.
- Plating: Elevate the stir-fry with a sprinkle of green onions and sesame seeds, presenting a visually appealing and aromatic meal alongside steamed rice or noodles.
Notes
- Cut chicken into uniform, thin pieces to ensure even cooking and quick heat absorption, preventing dry or undercooked sections.
- Stir-fry cabbage and carrots briefly to maintain crisp texture and preserve nutritional value, avoiding soggy or limp vegetables.
- Whisk cornstarch thoroughly to prevent lumps and achieve smooth, glossy sauce that coats ingredients evenly without being too thick or thin.
- Use high, consistent heat for authentic stir-fry technique, allowing quick cooking that seals in flavors and maintains ingredient integrity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg