Description
This Easy Chicken & Cabbage Stir-Fry with BBQ Sauce is a quick, flavorful, and healthy dish that combines tender chicken, crisp-tender cabbage, and a savory BBQ-infused sauce. Perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner, it brings together vibrant vegetables and succulent chicken with minimal effort and maximum taste.
Ingredients
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Protein and Marinade
- 450g (1 pound) chicken breast meat
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- 4 tbsp Char Siu sauce
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground white pepper
- 1 tbsp light soy sauce
Vegetables
- 1/2 medium-sized carrot
- 2 stalks scallions
- 450g (1 pound) cabbage (weight after cut)
- 1 medium-sized onion
- 3 cloves of garlic
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken: Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and marinate with Char Siu sauce, salt, and cornstarch for at least 30 minutes to enhance flavor and tenderness.
- Prepare Vegetables: Remove the core of the cabbage and cut into roughly two-inch pieces. Slice the carrots into thin 2-inch strips. Chop the scallions into 0.5-inch sections. Dice the onion and mince the garlic.
- Cook Chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Add the marinated chicken and stir-fry until golden brown on both sides, then remove from the pan and set aside.
- Sauté Aromatics and Carrots: In the same pan, add a bit more oil if necessary. Sauté the onion until translucent, then add chopped garlic and carrot, cooking on low heat until fragrant and slightly softened.
- Cook Cabbage: Add drained cabbage to the pan, stir-fry over medium-high heat until crisp-tender, about 3-5 minutes. Season with salt, light soy sauce, and ground white pepper.
- Combine and Finish: Return the cooked chicken to the pan and toss everything together until evenly coated and hot. Add scallions at the end for freshness. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve immediately with steamed white rice.
Notes
- Ensure cabbage is thoroughly drained after washing to prevent excess water during stir-frying.
- Use a wok or large skillet to facilitate even cooking and stir-frying.
- Feel free to add a pinch of sesame oil at the end for additional aroma.
- This dish can be customized with other vegetables like bell peppers or snap peas.
- The marinade helps tenderize the chicken and infuse it with flavor, so do not skip this step.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/3 of dish
- Calories: 358
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 1111mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 53g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
