Budget Chicken and Cabbage Stir Fry
This Budget Chicken and Cabbage Stir Fry is a quick, nutritious meal that combines tender chicken with crunchy cabbage and a flavorful sauce, all while being wallet-friendly. Perfect for busy weeknights, it utilizes simple ingredients you likely already have at home.
Cuisine: American
Cooking time: 30 minutes
Serves: 4
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cups shredded green cabbage
- 1 medium carrot, julienned
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- 1. Begin by slicing the chicken breasts into thin strips to help them cook quickly and evenly.
- 2. In a large skillet or wok, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken strips and cook for 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- 3. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of oil, then add the minced garlic and julienned carrot. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- 4. Add the shredded cabbage to the skillet and stir-fry for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cabbage is just tender.
- 5. Return the chicken to the skillet, pour in the soy sauce, and stir everything together. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until heated through and well combined.
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