Description
A quick and flavorful Chinese Chicken Cabbage Stir-Fry featuring tender chicken breast slices and crisp green cabbage with aromatic garlic, ginger, and a savory soy and oyster sauce sauce. Perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner served over rice or noodles.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 1 pound chicken breast, thinly sliced
Vegetables
- 4 cups green cabbage, thinly sliced
- 1 medium carrot, julienned
- 2 stalks green onions, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
Sauces and Oils
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce (divided)
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (divided)
Others
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (divided)
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
- 2 tablespoons water or chicken broth
Instructions
- Heat Pan: Heat a wok or skillet over medium-high heat until it is hot and ready for cooking.
- Marinate Chicken: In a bowl, toss the thinly sliced chicken breast with 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch, and white pepper. Let it marinate for 10 minutes for flavor and tenderizing.
- Cook Chicken: Add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil to the hot pan and heat until shimmering. Cook the chicken in batches, browning evenly. Remove cooked chicken from the pan and set aside.
- Stir-Fry Vegetables: In the same pan, add minced garlic, grated ginger, and julienned carrot. Stir-fry for about 1 minute until fragrant. Add the thinly sliced cabbage and cook until tender-crisp, maintaining a slight crunch.
- Combine Ingredients: Return the cooked chicken to the pan with the vegetables. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons soy sauce, oyster sauce, and 2 tablespoons water or chicken broth. Stir and cook for 2 minutes, allowing all ingredients to be well coated and flavors to meld.
- Finish and Garnish: Drizzle sesame oil over the stir-fry and add sliced green onions. Stir to combine and adjust the seasoning as needed.
- Serve: Serve the hot chicken cabbage stir-fry over steamed rice or noodles. Optionally, garnish with sesame seeds for added texture and flavor.
Notes
- Marinating the chicken with cornstarch and soy sauce helps keep it extra tender and juicy.
- If preferred, substitute chicken broth for water to add more depth of flavor.
- Cook chicken in batches to avoid crowding the pan, which ensures it browns instead of steaming.
- Use a wok or large skillet for the best stir-fry results.
- Adjust the amount of soy and oyster sauce depending on your salt preference.
