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The Recipe: Chinese Chicken Cabbage Stir-Fry

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stir-frying
  • Cuisine: chinese
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

This quick and easy stir-fry combines tender chicken, crunchy Chinese cabbage, and a savory sauce. Perfect for a healthy and delicious weeknight dinner, served over rice for a complete meal.


Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless chicken breast, sliced into thin strips
  • 1 small Chinese cabbage, chopped into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1 inch ginger, peeled and grated
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • ¼ cup water
  • Salt and pepper, to taste


Instructions

  • In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, cornstarch, and water. Set aside.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a wok over high heat. Add the garlic and ginger and stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  • Add the chicken strips and cook for 2-3 minutes until browned.
  • Add the Chinese cabbage and continue stir-frying for another 2-3 minutes until the cabbage is wilted but still has some crunchiness.
  • Pour in the sauce mixture and stir-fry for another minute until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken and cabbage evenly.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve hot with rice.

Notes

  • You can add additional vegetables, such as carrots or bell peppers, to this stir-fry for more color and flavor.
  • If you prefer a spicier dish, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a splash of chili sauce.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate
  • Calories: 230kcal
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 560mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 7g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 65mg