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Quick & Easy Chicken Cabbage Stir Fry

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A quick and healthy chicken cabbage stir fry with tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and a savory sauce. This one-pan meal is packed with flavor and perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon coconut oil (plus a little extra added later)

400 g chicken breast or thigh meat, sliced into thin strips (bite-size, ~0.8 lb.)

½ teaspoon sea salt

¼ teaspoon white pepper

1 teaspoon grated ginger

3 cups Napa cabbage (1/2 medium cabbage), sliced

250 g broccoli or broccoli florets (about 10–12 broccolini stems / 0.5 broccolini)

1 large carrot, sliced

2 cloves garlic, finely diced

1 teaspoon fish sauce

3 ½ tablespoons coconut aminos (or 3 tablespoons Tamari sauce)

Juice of ½ lime (or 2 tablespoons, lemon juice can also be used)

1 teaspoon sesame oil

Instructions

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of coconut oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken strips. Season the chicken with sea salt and white pepper, and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is browned and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and set it aside.
  2. In the same pan, add a little extra coconut oil if necessary. Add the grated ginger and garlic, and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Add the sliced carrots and broccoli florets to the pan. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften, but still retain some crunch.
  4. Stir in the sliced Napa cabbage and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the cabbage begins to wilt and become tender.
  5. Add the cooked chicken back into the pan, followed by the fish sauce, coconut aminos (or tamari sauce), lime juice, and sesame oil. Stir everything together and cook for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to combine and the sauce to slightly reduce.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve the stir fry immediately, garnished with extra sesame seeds or fresh herbs if desired.

Notes

Vegetable variety: Swap broccoli and Napa cabbage for bell peppers, snap peas, or bok choy. Mushrooms also work well in this dish.

To add heat, try adding red pepper flakes or fresh chili peppers.

For protein alternatives, use tofu, shrimp, or beef. Adjust the cooking time based on the protein used.

To make it low-sodium, choose a low-sodium tamari sauce and fish sauce.

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