Description
Easy Ground Chicken & Cabbage Stir Fry for a Quick Dinner Fix is your go-to solution for busy weeknights. This delicious dish features tender ground chicken cooked with crisp cabbage and colorful vegetables, all brought together by a savory sauce. With its straightforward preparation and minimal ingredients, it’s perfect for family dinners or meal prep. The stir fry is not only flavorful but also nutritious, making it an excellent choice for health-conscious eaters. Serve it over fluffy rice or cauliflower rice for added versatility, ensuring there’s something for everyone at the table.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken (or ground turkey)
- 4 cups chopped green cabbage
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil (or olive oil)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar (or honey/agave syrup)
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch (or arrowroot powder)
- 1 cup water or chicken broth
- 2 green onions, sliced for garnish
- 2 tablespoons olive oil for sautéing
- 4 cups steamed jasmine rice or cauliflower rice
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, brown sugar, cornstarch, and water or broth until smooth.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add ground chicken and cook until browned and juicy (about 5-6 minutes).
- Add sliced onion; sauté for 2 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and ginger; cook until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Add chopped cabbage and carrots; stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Pour in the prepared sauce mixture; stir to combine and heat until thickened (about 1-2 minutes).
- Serve hot over steamed jasmine rice or cauliflower rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg