Description
This Chicken Cabbage Stir Fry is a quick and easy dish that’s packed with flavor and nutrients. Tender chicken, crisp cabbage, and colorful vegetables are stir-fried in a savory sauce with a hint of ginger and garlic.
Ingredients
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- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 teaspoon sea salt, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced (or 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger)
- 1/2 large onion, diced
- 1 large bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium head cabbage, chopped or shredded (8–10 cups)
- 2 medium carrots, shredded
- 1/4 cup coconut aminos (or low-sodium soy sauce)
- 2 tablespoons honey (or natural sugar-free honey; optional)
Optional Garnishes:
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
- 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prepare chicken: Pat chicken dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Sear chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Sear chicken until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from pan and set aside.
- Sauté aromatics: Add remaining olive oil to the pan. Sauté garlic and ginger (if using fresh) until fragrant.
- Cook vegetables: Add onion and bell pepper; cook until softened.
- Make sauce: If using honey, whisk together coconut aminos and honey.
- Stir-fry: Increase heat to medium-high. Add cabbage, carrots, and coconut aminos mixture (or just coconut aminos). Season with ground ginger (if not using fresh), salt, and pepper. Stir-fry until cabbage is tender.
- Combine and serve: Add chicken back to the pan and heat through. Remove from heat. Stir in toasted sesame oil (if using). Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds, if desired.
Notes
- If using ground ginger, add it with the cabbage and carrots.
- You can use different types of vegetables, such as broccoli, snow peas, or mushrooms.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410kcal
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
