Chicken and cabbage stir fry is a quick and easy recipe that requires only 20 minutes. The combination of tender chicken thighs and lightly softened cabbage makes such a satisfying dish!
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Chicken and cabbage stir fry is easy to make, family friendly, and absolutely delicious. The mix of tamari, sake, and honey creates the addictive umami-rich Asian flavor. On top that, garlic and sesame oil add another boost of aroma.
Serve with a warm bowl of rice, and it becomes a perfect, comforting meal.
Ingredients for this recipe
- Tamari soy sauce
- Honey
- Sake - or dry white wine
- Olive oil
- Garlic cloves - minced
- Boneless skinless chicken thigh
- Salt
- Green cabbage leaves - chopped
- Sesame oil
Toppings:
- Thinly sliced scallions
- Roasted white sesame
How to make chicken and cabbage stir fry
Step 1. In a small bowl, combine the tamari, honey, and sake together and mix well. Set aside.
Step 2. In a large pan, heat up the olive oil and cook the garlic until fragrant.
Step 3. Add the chicken and salt. Cook fully.
Step 4. Add the cabbage and the seasoning mix from step 1. Stir fry until the cabbage softens slightly.
Step 5. Drizzle the sesame oil. Serve with scallions and roasted white sesame.
Tip
Once the cabbage is added, do not overcook. Turn off the heat when it just starts to soften for a crunchy texture. This also prevents the dish from getting watery.
FAQ
Any leftover can be refrigerated for up to 4 days, covered tightly. Cook in a pan, or microwave for a few minutes to reheat. I do not recommend freezing as the texture of cabbage changes.
This recipe works with chicken breast. However since it's a leaner meat, be careful not to overcook. Drizzling a tablespoon of sake or white wine helps to keep the meat soft as well.
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Recipe
Chicken and Cabbage Stir Fry
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons tamari soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon sake or dry white wine
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ pound cabbage chopped
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
Toppings
- Thinly sliced scallions
- Toasted white sesame
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the tamari, honey, and sake together and mix well. Set aside.
- In a large pan, heat up the olive oil and cook the garlic until fragrant.
- Add the chicken and salt. Cook fully.
- Add the cabbage and the seasoning mix from step 1. Stir fry until the cabbage softens slightly.
- Drizzle the sesame oil. Serve with scallions and roasted white sesame.
Nutrition
The nutritional information on this website is only an estimate and is provided for convenience and as a courtesy only. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
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