Description
Looking for a quick dinner idea that’s packed with flavor but still feels light and wholesome? This Chinese Chicken Cabbage Stir-Fry is the perfect easy recipe for busy weeknights. Juicy chicken, tender napa cabbage, garlic, and ginger come together in a savory stir-fry sauce that tastes just like your favorite takeout but fresher and healthier. It is a great option for easy dinner ideas, meal prep lunches, or even a healthy snack bowl if you skip the rice. Ready in under 30 minutes, this quick dinner delivers bold flavor with simple ingredients you probably already have at home.
Ingredients
2 large chicken breasts, thinly sliced
4 cups napa cabbage, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 green onions, sliced
2 dried red chilies (optional)
2 tablespoons water or chicken broth
Instructions
1. In a bowl, combine sliced chicken with soy sauce, cornstarch, and sesame oil. Let marinate for 10 to 15 minutes.
2. Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat.
3. Add chicken in a single layer and sear for 1 to 2 minutes without stirring.
4. Stir-fry until fully cooked, then remove from pan and set aside.
5. Add remaining oil to the pan. Stir in garlic, ginger, and dried chilies. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
6. Add napa cabbage and water or broth. Stir-fry for 3 to 4 minutes until tender but still slightly crisp.
7. Return chicken to the pan. Add oyster sauce and toss everything together over high heat until evenly coated.
8. Garnish with sliced green onions and serve hot.
Notes
Do not overcrowd the pan when cooking the chicken. Cooking in batches ensures a proper sear instead of steaming.
Slice the chicken against the grain to keep it tender and juicy.
Keep the heat high during stir-frying to prevent the cabbage from becoming soggy and to maintain that classic wok-style texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 85mg