Recipe Details

• Author: deesviral
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 15 minutes
• Total Time: 25 minutes
• Yield: 4 servings
• Category: Main Dish / Stir-Fry
• Cuisine: Chinese-Inspired / Asian
• Keywords: chicken cabbage stir-fry, Chinese chicken, healthy stir-fry, deesviral

Ingredients

• 1 lb chicken breast, thinly sliced
• 3 tablespoons vegetable or sesame oil
• 3 cups green cabbage, thinly sliced
• 1 medium carrot, julienned
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• Optional: green onions or sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions

1. Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
2. Add sliced chicken and stir-fry for 4–5 minutes until cooked through. Remove and set aside.
3. In the same pan, add garlic and ginger and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Add cabbage and carrots. Stir-fry for 3–4 minutes until slightly tender but still crisp.
5. Return chicken to the pan. Add soy sauce, oyster sauce, black pepper, and cornstarch slurry.
6. Stir well and cook for 1–2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats everything evenly.
7. Remove from heat and garnish with green onions or sesame seeds if desired.

Tips & Variations

• Use napa cabbage for a softer texture.
• Add chili flakes or sriracha for heat.
• Serve over steamed rice, cauliflower rice, or noodles.