🥢 Chinese Chicken Cabbage Stir-Fry

A quick and flavorful stir-fry that combines tender chicken with crunchy cabbage, coated in a savory soy–oyster sauce. Perfect for a weeknight dinner!

🛒 Ingredients (Serves 2–3)

1 lb (450 g) boneless chicken breast, thinly sliced

1 small Chinese cabbage (Napa cabbage), chopped into bite-sized pieces

2 garlic cloves, minced

1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated

2 tbsp vegetable oil (or peanut oil for extra flavor)

2 tbsp soy sauce

1 tbsp oyster sauce

1 tsp cornstarch

¼ cup (60 ml) water

Salt and black pepper, to taste

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prepare the Sauce
   In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, cornstarch, and water until smooth. Set aside.
2. Stir-Fry Aromatics
   Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add the garlic and ginger, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Cook the Chicken
   Add the chicken strips and stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until lightly browned and almost cooked through.
4. Add the Cabbage
   Stir in the cabbage and cook for 2–3 minutes, until just wilted but still slightly crisp.
5. Finish with Sauce
   Pour in the prepared sauce and stir-fry for 1–2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken and cabbage evenly.
6. Season & Serve
   Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed. Serve hot with steamed jasmine rice or noodles.

🌟 Tips & Variations

Add sliced carrots, bell peppers, or mushrooms for extra color and nutrition.

Use chicken thighs instead of breast for a juicier stir-fry.

Add a drizzle of sesame oil or sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds just before serving for extra depth of flavor.

For a spicy kick, stir in a teaspoon of chili paste or fresh chili slices.