Chinese Chicken Cabbage Stir-Fry
A quick and flavorful stir-fry made with tender chicken, crisp cabbage, and colorful veggies tossed in a savory Asian sauce — perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast or thighs thinly sliced
- 4 cups cabbage thinly sliced
- 1 large carrot julienned
- 1 red bell pepper sliced
- 1 small onion sliced
- 3 tablespoons butter divided
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce optional
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch + 2 tablespoons water optional for thickening
Instructions
- Slice all ingredients thinly.
- Heat skillet with butter and stir fry chicken until cooked.
- Remove and set aside.
- Stir fry onion, carrot, and bell pepper for 2–3 minutes.
- Add cabbage and stir for 1–2 minutes.
- See full steps with tips & photos → https://wimpysdiner.net/chinese-chicken-cabbage-stir-fry/
Notes
- For extra heat, add red pepper flakes or chili paste.
- Swap butter with oil for a lighter version.
- Great with jasmine rice, lo mein noodles, or cauliflower rice.