Chicken and Cabbage Stir Fry Recipe

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This 30-Minute Chicken and Cabbage Stir Fry is a quick, healthy dinner made with tender chicken, cabbage, bell pepper, and edamame tossed in a savory homemade stir fry sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights and delicious served over rice or noodles.

Prep Time15

Cook Time13

Total Time28

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Asian-Inspired

Keyword: 30-minute dinner, cabbage stir fry, chicken stir fry, weeknight dinner

Servings: servings

Calories: 280kcal

Author: Mindy Boyd

Ingredients

Fro the stir fry:

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 red bell pepper
1 cup frozen edamame
1 bag shredded cabbage 16 ounces

For the stir fry sauce:

1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
¼ cup low sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon minced garlic
½ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons corn starch

For garnish

chopped green onion
sesame seeds

Instructions

Chop the chicken, bell pepper and garlic.
Add the chicken broth, soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes to a small bowl or measuring cup and whisk to combine.
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth, ¼ cup low sodium soy sauce, 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, ½ teaspoon ground ginger, ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, 1 tablespoon minced garlic
Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, 2–3 minutes.
1 tablespoon canola oil, 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast
Stir in the bell pepper and edamame and cook until the pepper begins to soften, 1-2 minutes.
1 red bell pepper, 1 cup frozen edamame
Stir in the shredded cabbage and cook, stirring occasionally, until just tender, 4–5 minutes.
1 bag shredded cabbage
Whisk the cornstarch into the prepared sauce, then pour it into the skillet. Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened, 2–3 minutes.
2 tablespoons corn starch
Serve immediately over cooked rice or noodles and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds, if desired.
chopped green onion, sesame seeds

Notes

Prep ahead: Have all of your ingredients chopped, measured, and ready to go before you start cooking. This stir fry comes together quickly.

Keep it moving: Stir frequently while cooking to help the chicken and vegetables cook evenly and prevent sticking.

Nutritional information is approximate and does not include the optional garnishes or any rice or noodles served with the stir fry.

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