Easy Chicken and Cabbage Stir Fry
This Easy Chicken and Cabbage Stir Fry is a quick, healthy, and delicious weeknight dinner! Ready in just 20 minutes, it's packed with flavor and perfect for busy families.
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INGREDIENTS
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, or avocado
- 1 pound chicken breast, or thigh meat sliced into thin strips
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon white pepper, or black
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 3 cups Napa cabbage, cut into about 2 inch size pieces
- 1 large carrot, sliced into matchsticks
- 2 cloves garlic finely, diced
- 2 tablespoons chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- green onion, for garnish
INSTRUCTIONS
- Heat oil: Add a tablespoon of oil to a large frying pan or wok over high heat.1 tablespoon olive oil
- Cook the chicken: Once the oil is hot, add the chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 3 minutes per side. Remove to a bowl with all the juices.1 pound chicken breast, ½ teaspoon fine sea salt, ¼ teaspoon white pepper
- Sauté aromatics: Return the skillet to the stove, add garlic and ginger, and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.2 cloves garlic finely, 1 teaspoon ginger
- Add veggies: Stir in the cabbage and carrots, cooking for 2 minutes while stirring frequently.3 cups Napa cabbage, 1 large carrot
- Make the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together broth, fish sauce, soy sauce, maple syrup, lime juice, and sesame oil. Pour into the skillet.2 tablespoons chicken broth, 2 teaspoons maple syrup, 1 teaspoon fish sauce, 2 tablespoons light soy sauce, 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil, 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- Finish cooking: Stir everything together and let cook for another 2 minutes.
- Serve: Garnish with green onions and enjoy!green onion
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NOTES
- To Store. Let the stir fry cool completely before transferring it to an airtight container. It will last up to 3 days in the refrigerator.
- To Freeze. Freeze in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months. Reheat it in the microwave or on the stovetop.
- To Reheat. Reheat in a hot skillet for a couple of minutes, or microwave in 30-second intervals until heated through.
- Read the full blog post for more tips!
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NUTRITION
Calories: 408kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 52gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 145mgSodium: 2127mgPotassium: 1313mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 5534IUVitamin C: 41mgCalcium: 131mgIron: 2mg
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