Chinese Chicken & Cabbage Stir-Fry 

This Chinese Chicken & Cabbage Stir-Fry is a quick and nourishing weeknight staple, bringing together tender chicken and crisp cabbage in a light, savory sauce. With minimal ingredients—like soy sauce, ginger, and garlic—it delivers bold, comforting flavor and hearty texture in around 20 minutes. It's a dish that celebrates crisp-tender veggies and lean protein, ideal for pairing with rice, noodles, or enjoying on its own. Perfect for busy nights or meal prep, this crowd-pleasing stir-fry balances simplicity and satisfaction in every bite. 

Ingredients
 

• 3 chicken breast halves, cut into strips
  
  

• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
  
  

• 3 cups shredded green cabbage (½ head)
  
  

• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  
  

• ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  
  

• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder or 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
  
  

• ½ cup water
  
  

• 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
  
  

• Optional: bell peppers, carrots, onions, sesame oil, or chilis for added flavor and color
  
  

Directions

1. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat (~350 °F). Add chicken strips and sauté until fully cooked.
   
   

2. Stir in cabbage and cook until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. 

3. In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch, ground ginger, garlic (or garlic powder), water, and soy sauce.
   
   

4. Pour the sauce into the skillet; cook until thickened and coating the chicken and cabbage, about 1 minute more.
   
   

5. Serve hot—optionally over rice, noodles, or alongside steamed veggies.
   
   

Nutrients (per serving, approx.)
(Serving size: 1 cup or about 125 g; 6 servings total)

• Calories: 100 kcal
  
  

• Total Fat: 2.5 g (Saturated Fat: 0 g)
  
  

• Cholesterol: 45 mg
  
  

• Sodium: 320 mg
  
  

• Carbohydrates: 4 g (Dietary Fiber: 1 g, Sugars: 0 g)
  
  

• Protein: 14 g