Description
Sizzling Chinese chicken cabbage stir-fry brings authentic Asian flavors straight to your kitchen. Crisp vegetables and tender chicken dance together in a quick, savory meal that delivers robust taste and nutritional balance.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 lb (454 g) boneless chicken breast, sliced into thin strips
Vegetables:
- 1 small Chinese cabbage, chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 inch (2.5 cm) ginger, peeled and grated
Seasoning and Cooking Liquids:
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) cornstarch
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) water
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, cornstarch, and water in a compact mixing vessel, creating a smooth, glossy marinade for later use.
- Fire up a wok over intense heat, allowing the cooking surface to become searing hot and ready for rapid culinary action.
- Tumble minced garlic and grated ginger into the scorching wok, releasing their aromatic essence and creating a fragrant base for the stir-fry.
- Introduce chicken strips into the sizzling environment, allowing them to caramelize and develop rich golden edges while maintaining tender interiors.
- Fold crisp Chinese cabbage into the wok, tossing vigorously to ensure even heat distribution and preserve the vegetable’s vibrant texture and slight crispness.
- Stream the prepared sauce mixture over the sizzling ingredients, stirring continuously to help the liquid transform into a glossy, clingy coating that embraces every morsel.
- Modulate the seasoning with precise pinches of salt and freshly cracked pepper, ensuring a balanced flavor profile that complements the dish’s robust character.
- Transfer the piping hot stir-fry onto a bed of steamed rice, creating a harmonious and satisfying meal that celebrates Chinese culinary traditions.
Notes
- Ensure the wok is scorching hot before adding ingredients to achieve that signature wok hei flavor and prevent soggy vegetables.
- For a lighter version, swap chicken with tofu or lean protein like turkey breast and use low-sodium soy sauce to reduce calories.
- Slice cabbage and chicken uniformly to guarantee even cooking and consistent texture throughout the stir-fry.
- Prep all ingredients before starting to cook, as stir-frying happens quickly and requires immediate attention to prevent burning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg