Description
Fast, flexible, and packed with feel-good flavor—this stir-fry is your answer to the “what’s for dinner?” panic. Juicy chicken, crisp cabbage, and a glossy umami sauce all come together in 25 minutes, using just one pan and whatever veggies you’ve got. It’s cozy, colorful, and gloriously low-fuss—a comfort meal that doubles as a confidence boost.
Ingredients
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1 tbsp butter (or oil)
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1 onion, sliced
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1 lb chicken breast, diced
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2 cups cabbage, chopped
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1 bell pepper, sliced
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1 carrot, julienned
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2 tbsp soy sauce
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1 tbsp oyster sauce (optional)
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1 tsp sesame oil (stir in last!)
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½ tsp salt + ½ tsp black pepper
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¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
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1 tsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (optional thickener)
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Green onions, for garnish
Instructions
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Aromatics: Melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, stir 2–3 mins until fragrant.
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Chicken: Raise heat, sear chicken 6–8 mins until browned and just cooked through.
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Veggies: Add cabbage, pepper, and carrot. Stir-fry 4–5 mins until crisp-tender.
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Sauce Time: Add soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, seasonings, and stir well.
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Optional Thickener: Stir in cornstarch slurry and cook 1–2 mins until sauce thickens.
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Finish: Remove from heat. Garnish with green onions and serve hot!
Notes
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Use high heat and avoid crowding the pan
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Add salt after veggies to avoid sogginess
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Stir sauce ingredients at the skillet’s center for even heating
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Great over rice, noodles, or cauliflower rice
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
Nutrition
- Calories: 270 cal Per Serving
- Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Protein: 28g