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Quick and easy chicken cabbage stir fry in a skillet

Quick & Easy Chicken Cabbage Stir Fry

A delicious and quick stir fry combining tender chicken and vibrant vegetables, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Quick Meals
Calories: 330
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the stir fry
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil Use olive oil if preferred.
  • 400 g chicken breast or thigh meat sliced into thin strips.
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt Enhances flavor; adjust to taste.
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper Optional but adds an authentic touch.
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger Fresh or powdered ginger can be used.
  • 3 cups Napa cabbage or 1/2 medium cabbage, sliced.
  • 250 g broccoli or 10-12 broccolini stems.
  • 1 large carrot Sliced; bell peppers or snap peas are excellent substitutions.
  • 2 cloves garlic Finely diced; use garlic powder in a pinch.
  • 1 teaspoon fish sauce Soy sauce is a vegetarian substitute.
  • 3 1/2 tablespoons coconut aminos Soy sauce can replace it as well.
  • 1/2 lime Juice of or 2 tablespoons lemon juice.
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil Can omit if unavailable.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat a tablespoon of coconut oil in a large frying pan or a wok over high heat.
  2. When the oil is hot, add the chicken meat and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook for 3 minutes on each side.
  3. Remove the chicken from the pan, keeping any juices, and place it in a bowl.
  4. Reheat the pan, adding an additional teaspoon of coconut oil.
  5. Add the ginger, cabbage, broccoli, and carrot; cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
  6. Add a splash of water (about 2 tablespoons) along with garlic, fish sauce, coconut aminos, and lime juice.
  7. Return the chicken to the pan and mix all ingredients thoroughly.
  8. Cook for an additional 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until everything is heated through.
  9. Drizzle with sesame oil and serve hot!

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. This stir fry can be frozen for up to three months.