Description

This Chicken Cabbage Stir Fry is a fast, flavorful weeknight dinner that brings together tender strips of chicken, crunchy cabbage, sweet bell pepper, and carrots in a savory garlic-ginger soy sauce. Everything cooks in one pan in under 30 minutes, making it a satisfying, veggie-packed meal that’s perfect over rice, noodles, or on its own for a lighter option.

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb (450 g) chicken breast, thinly sliced
4 cups green cabbage, shredded
1 bell pepper, any color, sliced
2 carrots, julienned
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
3 tablespoons soy sauce (low-sodium preferred)
1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional, for richer flavor)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or other neutral oil)
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
1–2 teaspoons sesame seeds, for garnish
2 green onions, chopped, for garnish

Instructions

Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
Add the thinly sliced chicken breast and stir-fry for 5–7 minutes, until cooked through and no longer pink. Season lightly with salt and pepper while cooking.
Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and ginger. Stir-fry for about 30 seconds, just until fragrant, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
Add the shredded cabbage, sliced bell pepper, and julienned carrots to the skillet. Stir-fry for 4–5 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender-crisp but still bright in color.
Return the cooked chicken and any juices to the skillet. Pour in the soy sauce and oyster sauce (if using). Toss everything together until well coated and heated through, 2–3 minutes.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
Remove from heat and sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped green onions before serving.

Notes

For a lighter dish, reduce the oil to 1 tablespoon and use skinless chicken breast or chicken tenderloins.
If using regular (not low-sodium) soy sauce, go easy on the added salt to avoid over-seasoning.
Vegetable sizes affect cook time: thinner cuts cook faster and stay more tender-crisp.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Stir-Fry
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe
Calories: 320 kcal
Sugar: 6 g (approx.)
Sodium: 750 mg (approx., using regular soy sauce)
Fat: 14 g (approx.)
Saturated Fat: 3 g (approx.)
Unsaturated Fat: 10 g (approx.)
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 18 g (approx.)
Fiber: 4 g (approx.)
Protein: 30 g (approx.)
Cholesterol: 80 mg (approx.)

Keywords: chicken cabbage stir fry, easy stir fry, healthy chicken dinner, weeknight meal, low carb stir fry