Description
Juicy Chicken Cabbage Stir-Fry is the ultimate weeknight meal that combines tender chicken with vibrant vegetables like crisp cabbage, bell peppers, and sweet carrots. This dish is not only quick to prepare—taking just 25 minutes from start to finish—but it also packs a nutritious punch, making it perfect for family dinners or healthy meal prep. The rich sauce made from soy sauce and sesame oil beautifully enhances the flavors of the ingredients, ensuring every bite is deliciously satisfying. Whether served over rice or noodles, this one-pan wonder offers convenience and minimal cleanup, making it an excellent choice for busy evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 medium onion (sliced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 pound chicken breast (diced)
- 2 cups cabbage (chopped)
- 1 bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 carrot (julienned)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate diced chicken in a mix of soy sauce, sesame oil, and black pepper for 10–15 minutes.
- Whisk together remaining sauce ingredients in a bowl; set aside.
- Heat butter in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat and cook marinated chicken until golden brown.
- Sauté sliced onion and garlic until fragrant.
- Add chopped cabbage, bell pepper, and carrot; stir-fry until vegetables are crisp-tender.
- Return chicken to the skillet; pour in prepared sauce and cook for an additional 2–3 minutes.
- Garnish with green onions before serving hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg