Description
Sizzling Chicken Stir Fry delivers Asian-inspired comfort with bold, colorful ingredients dancing together in a wok. Quick cooking techniques and perfect seasoning bring restaurant-quality flavors directly to home kitchens where delicious meals become memorable experiences.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) boneless, skinless chicken breast (or thighs), sliced thin
- 4 cups green cabbage, shredded
- 3 tbsps low-sodium soy sauce (or coconut aminos for gluten-free)
- 2 tbsps olive oil (or avocado oil)
- 1 medium carrot, julienned
- ½ small onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp honey (or sugar-free sweetener for keto)
- 1 tsp sesame seeds (for garnish)
- 1 tsp cornstarch (to thicken, optional)
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for spice)
- ½ tsp sriracha (optional for spice)
Instructions
- Sauce Preparation: Whisk soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, sriracha, and cornstarch in a small bowl until smooth and well-integrated.
- Chicken Searing: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high temperature, cooking chicken until golden brown and thoroughly cooked, then transfer to a separate plate.
- Vegetable Infusion: In the same pan, sauté onion, garlic, and ginger until aromatic, then introduce cabbage, carrot, and red pepper flakes, cooking until vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Final Fusion: Reintroduce seared chicken to the pan, drizzle prepared sauce over the mixture, and toss vigorously to ensure complete coating and flavor melding.
- Presentation: Elevate the dish by garnishing with freshly chopped green onions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds, serving alongside rice, cauliflower rice, or noodles for a complete culinary experience.
Notes
- Pat chicken dry before cooking to ensure perfect browning and prevent steaming, which helps develop rich caramelized flavors.
- Slice vegetables uniformly for even cooking and maintain a quick high-heat stir-fry to preserve vibrant colors and crisp texture.
- Customize heat by reducing or increasing red pepper flakes and sriracha according to personal spice tolerance without compromising overall flavor balance.
- Swap chicken with tofu for vegetarian option, use tamari for gluten-free version, or add extra vegetables like broccoli or snap peas for increased nutritional density.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg