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Looking down at a stir-fry of chicken, cabbage, bell pepper, and carrot, glossy with soy sauce and sesame oil.

Chicken Cabbage Stir-Fry: Quick & Delicious

Quick chicken cabbage stir-fry with soy sauce and sesame oil, ready in 25 minutes. A simple weeknight dinner with crisp vegetables.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Chinese
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp 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 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce optional
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes optional
  • 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water optional
  • Green onions for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Marinate Chicken:

    Combine diced chicken with soy sauce, sesame oil, and black pepper; let sit for 10–15 minutes to marinate.

  • Mix Sauce:

    During marination, in a separate bowl mix together the rest of the soy sauce, oyster sauce (if using), black pepper, salt, crushed red pepper flakes (if using), and the cornstarch-water slurry.

  • Sear Chicken:

    Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat, add butter, and cook the marinated chicken until golden brown on all sides.

  • Sauté Aromatics:

    Take out the chicken; in the same pan, sauté sliced onion and minced garlic until aromatic.

  • Stir-fry Vegetables:

    Toss in chopped cabbage, sliced bell pepper, and julienned carrot; stir-fry until vegetables are crisp-tender.

  • Combine and Thicken:

    Put the chicken back into the skillet, pour the prepared sauce over everything, and cook until the sauce thickens and the dish is hot.
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