How to Cook Chicken Cabbage Stir Fry
Ingredients:
- 1 lb chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
Marinade:
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp rice cooking wine
- 1 tbsp cooking oil
- 5 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
- 1 tbsp ginger, thinly sliced
Stir Fry:
- 6-8 shiitake mushrooms
- 1 cup cabbage, shredded
- 2 tbsp soy paste (thick soy sauce)
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 1 stalk green onions, chopped (optional)
Instructions:
- Soak the dried shiitake mushrooms in warm water for 15 minutes or until softened. Remove the shiitake mushrooms and slice them, reserving the soaking water for later. If using fresh shiitake mushrooms, simply slice them without soaking.
- Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces. In a mixing bowl, combine the chicken with the marinade ingredients. Mix well and let it marinate for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare the other ingredients.
- In a cooking pan or wok, heat the cooking oil over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and ginger, cooking for about 1 minute until aromatic. Then add the chicken along with the marinade, stir-frying for about 3 minutes until the chicken is slightly browned. Remove the chicken, garlic, and ginger from the heat.
- If the pan is dry, add a little more cooking oil. Add the cabbage and shiitake mushrooms, stir-frying for about a minute. Then add the reserved mushroom soaking water (or plain water if using fresh mushrooms) and cover the pan with a lid for about 2 minutes.
- Uncover and continue to stir-fry until the cabbage is softened. Return the chicken to the pan, adding the thick soy sauce, brown sugar, and salt to taste. Stir-fry everything for an additional 2-3 minutes until the chicken is thoroughly cooked.
- Sprinkle with chopped green onions (optional) and mix well. Remove from heat and serve immediately.
Chicken Cabbage Stir Fry
Chicken Cabbage Stir Fry – Marinated chicken stir-fried with garlic, ginger, shiitake mushrooms, cabbage, and more in a flavorful sauce!
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients:
- Chicken Marinade:
- 1 lb chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp rice cooking wine
- Stir Fry:
- 1 tbsp cooking oil
- 5 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
- 1 tbsp ginger, thinly sliced
- 6-8 shiitake mushrooms
- 1 cup cabbage, shredded
- 2 tbsp soy paste (thick soy sauce)
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 1 stalk green onions, chopped (optional)
Instructions:
- Soak the dried shiitake mushrooms in warm water for 15 minutes or until softened. Remove the shiitake mushrooms and slice them, reserving the soaking water for later. If using fresh shiitake mushrooms, simply slice them without soaking.
- Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces. In a mixing bowl, combine the chicken with the marinade ingredients. Mix well and let it marinate for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare the other ingredients.
- In a cooking pan or wok, heat the cooking oil over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and ginger, cooking for about 1 minute until aromatic. Then add the chicken along with the marinade, stir-frying for about 3 minutes until the chicken is slightly browned. Remove the chicken, garlic, and ginger from the heat.
- If the pan is dry, add a little more cooking oil. Add the cabbage and shiitake mushrooms, stir-frying for about a minute. Then add the reserved mushroom soaking water (or plain water if using fresh mushrooms) and cover the pan with a lid for about 2 minutes.
- Uncover and continue to stir-fry until the cabbage is softened. Return the chicken to the pan, adding the thick soy sauce, brown sugar, and salt to taste. Stir-fry everything for an additional 2-3 minutes until the chicken is thoroughly cooked.
- Sprinkle with chopped green onions (optional) and mix well. Remove from heat and serve immediately.
Recommended Products:
- Eleulife Wok Pan with Lid, 13 Inch Carbon Steel Wok with Spatula, Nonstick Woks and Stir-fry Pans, No Chemical Coated Flat Bottom Chinese Wok for Induction, Electric, Gas Stove, All Stoves
- Lee Kum Kee Premium Light Soy Sauce, 16.9-Ounce + Lee Kum Kee Premium Dark Soy Sauce – 16.9 fl. Ounce + One NineChef Spoon
- Dynasty Whole Shiitake Mushrooms 1oz
- Kimlan Soy Paste, aka Thick Soy Sauce
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 servings
Serving Size: 1/4 of the dish
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 351
Total Fat: 19g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Unsaturated Fat: 14g
Cholesterol: 145mg
Sodium: 425mg
Carbohydrates: 11g
Fiber: 2g
Sugar: 3g
Protein: 29g
The nutrition information for this recipe is an approximate total per serving. Please double-check the nutrition information for your exact ingredients and brands for more precise nutrition information. Keep in mind that if there is a marinade, oftentimes not all the ingredients will be consumed.
Weight Watchers Points:
For those following the Weight Watchers program, the points per serving can vary based on the specific ingredients and brands used. However, here’s a general estimation:
- Chicken thighs (1 lb): 8 points
- Soy sauce (2 tbsp): 2 points
- Cornstarch (1 tbsp): 1 point
- Rice cooking wine (1 tbsp): 1 point
- Cooking oil (1 tbsp): 4 points
- Garlic (5 cloves): 0 points
- Ginger (1 tbsp): 0 points
- Shiitake mushrooms (6-8): 0 points
- Cabbage (1 cup): 0 points
- Soy paste (2 tbsp): 2 points
- Brown sugar (1 tsp): 1 point
- Green onions (1 stalk, optional): 0 points
Total for the entire recipe: 19 points
Points per serving (1/4 of the dish): 5 points
Note: These points are approximate and can vary depending on the brands and specific measurements you use. It’s always best to calculate based on the exact ingredients and quantities you have.
Serving Suggestions:
To complement this Chicken Cabbage Stir Fry, consider serving it with steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal. A side of steamed or stir-fried vegetables can also add more nutritional value and color to your plate.
Storage Instructions:
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, simply warm in a pan over medium heat until thoroughly heated, or microwave in a suitable container.
Enjoy your delightful and flavorful Chicken Cabbage Stir Fry!