Description
A quick and flavorful Chicken Cabbage Stir-Fry featuring tender marinated chicken breast sautéed with fresh cabbage and julienned carrots, enhanced by a savory blend of garlic, ginger, and oyster sauce for a wholesome and satisfying meal perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Marinade
- 1 pound chicken breast
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Stir-Fry
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 cups shredded cabbage
- 1 carrot, julienned
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Trim any excess fat from the chicken breast and slice it thinly against the grain to ensure tenderness and quick cooking.
- Marinate: In a bowl, combine the sliced chicken with soy sauce, cornstarch, and sesame oil. Mix thoroughly and let it marinate for at least 15 minutes to enhance flavor and texture.
- Heat Oil: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat to prepare for stir-frying.
- Cook Chicken: Add the marinated chicken to the hot skillet and stir-fry until fully cooked, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside to prevent overcooking.
- Sauté Aromatics: In the same skillet, add more oil if necessary, then sauté minced garlic and ginger until fragrant, approximately 1 minute, to infuse flavor.
- Cook Vegetables: Add shredded cabbage and julienned carrot to the skillet and stir-fry for 3 to 4 minutes until the vegetables start to soften but retain slight crunch.
- Add Liquids and Sauce: Pour in chicken broth and oyster sauce, stirring well to combine and coat the vegetables evenly.
- Combine Chicken: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, tossing everything together until heated through and flavors meld.
- Season: Adjust taste by seasoning with salt and pepper according to preference.
- Serve: Serve the chicken cabbage stir-fry immediately over steamed rice or noodles for a delicious and balanced meal.
Notes
- For extra heat, consider adding sliced chili peppers during the sauté stage.
- Use fresh chicken breast for best texture and flavor.
- Ensure to slice chicken thinly against the grain to keep it tender.
- Vegetables can be substituted or added to, such as bell peppers or snap peas, for variety.
- Serve immediately for the best texture and taste; leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated.
