Description
This Cabbage Stir Fry is a quick and healthy meal that’s ready in just 15 minutes! Tender chicken, crisp cabbage, and colorful vegetables are stir-fried in a flavorful sauce. It’s an easy and satisfying dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
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Cabbage Stir Fry:
- 1 lb 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)
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Optional Garnishes:
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
- 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prep and Sear Chicken: Pat chicken dry and season with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté Aromatics: Reduce heat to medium. Add remaining olive oil to the skillet. Add garlic and fresh ginger (if using), and sauté until fragrant.
- Cook Vegetables: Add onions and bell peppers. Cook until softened.
- Make Sauce and Stir-fry: If using honey, whisk it with coconut aminos. Increase heat to medium-high. Add cabbage, carrots, and coconut aminos mixture (or just coconut aminos). Season with ground ginger (if not using fresh), remaining salt, and pepper. Stir-fry until cabbage is tender.
- Combine and Finish: Add chicken back to the pan and heat through. Remove from heat and stir in toasted sesame oil (if using).
- Serve: Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds, if desired.
Notes
- If using ground ginger, add it with the salt and pepper in step 5.
- Adjust the amount of honey or omit it for a less sweet stir-fry.
- Serve with rice or noodles for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg