Spicy Chicken & Cabbage Stir Fry Recipe
A vibrant and spicy chicken and cabbage stir-fry featuring tender chicken breast cooked with crisp cabbage and scallions, tossed in a flavorful chili-garlic sauce, served over fluffy brown rice. This quick and healthy stir-fry is perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Chicken and Marinade
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil, such as canola or avocado, divided
- 1¼ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt, divided
Vegetables and Sauce
- 5 scallions, green parts cut into 1-inch pieces and whites thinly sliced
- 8 cups thinly sliced green cabbage
- 2 tablespoons chili-garlic sauce
To Serve
- 2 cups hot cooked brown rice
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large flat-bottomed wok or skillet over high heat. Add the thinly sliced chicken and ¼ teaspoon kosher salt. Cook, stirring constantly, until the chicken is lightly browned and opaque throughout, about 3 to 4 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pan and transfer to a plate.
- Sauté Vegetables: Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil to the skillet. Add the green parts and sliced white parts of the scallions along with the thinly sliced cabbage and the remaining ½ teaspoon salt. Cook and toss the vegetables until they are just tender, approximately 3 minutes.
- Combine and Flavor: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the vegetables. Add 2 tablespoons of chili-garlic sauce and toss everything together to evenly coat the mixture and heat through.
- Serve: Divide 2 cups of hot cooked brown rice among 4 plates. Top the rice with the spicy chicken and cabbage stir-fry and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a milder version, reduce the amount of chili-garlic sauce or substitute with a sweeter chili sauce.
- Feel free to substitute chicken breast with boneless chicken thighs for a juicier texture.
- Make sure to slice the chicken thinly for quick and even cooking.
- This stir-fry can be prepared with different types of cabbage or greens according to preference.
- Use high heat and keep stirring during cooking to prevent sticking and ensure even browning.
