Ingredients
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil or sesame oil
1 small green cabbage, thinly sliced (about 6 cups)
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional, for umami)
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Salt to taste
Fresh parsley or green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced chicken and cook for 4–6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining oil and sauté garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add sliced cabbage and cook 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it begins to wilt and lightly caramelize.
- Return cooked chicken to the skillet. Add soy sauce, oyster sauce (if using), black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir to combine and cook 2–3 minutes for flavors to meld.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt if needed. Remove from heat.
- Garnish with chopped parsley or green onions and serve hot over rice, noodles, or cauliflower rice.
Notes
Use chicken thighs for extra juiciness or chicken breasts for a leaner option.
Swap chicken for shrimp or tofu for a pescatarian or vegetarian variation.
Add shredded carrots, bell peppers, or snap peas for more texture and color.
For deeper flavor, finish with a splash of sesame oil or rice vinegar.
Store leftovers up to 4 days and reheat in a skillet with a splash of broth or water.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéed
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg