Chicken Cabbage Stir Fry
Chicken Cabbage Stir Fry is easy, healthy 30 minute meal with 28 grams of protein. It's made with simple ingredients but big on flavor!
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 303kcal
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 3 large boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1 large onion coarsely chopped
- 1 large red bell pepper coarsely chopped
- 2 large garlic cloves minced
- 2 pounds green cabbage coarsely chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil divided and for frying
- 2 green onion sprigs for garnish
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds for garnish
For the Stir Fry Sauce:
- 1 cup chicken broth low sodium
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame seed oil toasted
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 large garlic cloves minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger minced or use 2 teaspoons dried ginger
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, add chicken broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, toasted sesame seed oil, cornstarch, garlic and ginger. Whisk and set aside.
- Preheat large non-stick skillet on medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon of oil. Add chicken, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring just a few times and allowing brown edges to form. Transfer to a large plate and set aside.
- Return skillet to medium-high heat, add remaining 1 tablespoon of oil, onion, bell peppers and garlic. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring just a few times and allowing to brown.
- Reduce heat to low-medium and add cabbage. Stir, cover and cook for 7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add a splash of water half way to help cabbage cook.
- Add previously cooked chicken, give sauce a quick stir and add to the skillet. Gently stir to combine and cook for another 1-2 minutes or until sauce has thickened.
- Turn off heat and garnish with green onion and sesame seeds. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Store: Refrigerate covered for up to 5 days.
- Reheat: By simmering stir fry on the stove with a splash of water or broth until heated through. Stir occasionally.
Nutrition
Calories: 303kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 560mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 13g