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Chicken and Cabbage stir fry.

Chicken Cabbage Stir Fry

Quick & easy chicken cabbage stir-fry with tender chicken, crisp veggies, and a flavorful sauce. This healthy, gluten-free, low-carb meal is perfect for busy weeknights!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 2 servings
Calories 348 kcal

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Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups Napa cabbage ½ medium cabbage, cut into about 2 inch size pieces
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken, breast or thighs
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper, but white is more Asian in flavour
  • 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
  • 1 large carrot, sliced into matchsticks
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely diced
  • 2 tablespoons chicken broth
  • 2 teaspoons maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon fish sauce
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce, or tamari
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice, freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil, toasted for more flavor
  • scallions, for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Heat oil: Add the oil to a large frying pan or wok over high heat.
    1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • Cook the chicken: Once the oil is hot, add the chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 3 minutes per side. Remove the chicken to a bowl with all the juices.
    ½ teaspoon sea salt, 2 tablespoons chicken broth, ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • Sauté aromatics: Return the skillet to the heat, add the garlic and ginger, and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
    2 cloves garlic, 1 teaspoon ginger
  • Add veggies: Stir in the cabbage and carrots, and cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
    1 large carrot, 3 cups Napa cabbage ½ medium cabbage
  • Make the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the broth, fish sauce, soy sauce, maple syrup, lime juice, and sesame oil. Pour into the skillet.
    2 teaspoons maple syrup, 1 teaspoon fish sauce, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 tablespoons lime juice, 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • Finish cooking: Stir everything together and cook for another 2 minutes.
  • Serve: Garnish with green onions and enjoy!
    scallions

Nutrition

Calories: 348kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 52gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 145mgSodium: 2174mgPotassium: 1310mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 5536IUVitamin C: 41mgCalcium: 131mgIron: 2mg
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