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Chicken and Cabbage Stir Fry with Sesame and Ginger

A quick and healthy stir fry featuring chicken, cabbage, and vibrant flavors of sesame and ginger, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Healthy
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3 large boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 large onion, coarsely chopped
  • 1 large red bell pepper, coarsely chopped
  • 2 large garlic cloves, minced (for vegetables)
  • 2 pounds green cabbage, coarsely chopped
  • 2 sprigs green onion, for garnish
Seasoning and Sauce Ingredients
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil, divided for frying
  • 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seed oil
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 large garlic cloves, minced (for sauce)
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, minced (or 2 teaspoons dried ginger)
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a medium bowl, combine chicken broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, toasted sesame seed oil, cornstarch, minced garlic, and minced ginger. Whisk well until smooth and set aside.
  2. Preheat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon of avocado oil.
  3. Add the chicken pieces, sprinkle with salt and black pepper, and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally until cooked through.
  4. Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate and set aside.
Cooking
  1. Return the skillet to medium-high heat and add the remaining 1 tablespoon of avocado oil.
  2. Add the chopped onion, red bell pepper, and minced garlic. Cook for about 3 minutes until the vegetables soften.
  3. Reduce heat to medium-low, add the cabbage to the skillet, and cover, cooking for 7 minutes. Stir occasionally and add a splash of water halfway through.
  4. Add the cooked chicken back into the skillet with the vegetables. Stir the prepared sauce and pour it over the chicken and vegetables.
  5. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the ingredients.
Serving
  1. Turn off the heat and sprinkle with sliced green onion sprigs and toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately while hot.

Notes

Use pre-shredded cabbage to save time. For extra flavor, toast the sesame seeds before using.