Ground Chicken Cabbage Stir Fry: Easy Weeknight Dinner Recipe
This quick, healthy Asian-inspired stir fry combines lean ground chicken, crisp cabbage, and aromatic spices for a 30-minute weeknight meal. Customize the heat level and add your favorite vegetables for a satisfying, budget-friendly dinner.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Total Time: 30
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Ingredients
2 chicken breasts
4 cups cabbage
3 cloves garlic
1 small onion
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
Slice chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces
Chop cabbage into ½-inch strips
Finely mince garlic and slice onion
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat
Add chicken and sauté 5-7 minutes until browned
Add onion and garlic, cook 3-4 minutes until softened
Stir in cabbage, soy sauce, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes
Cook 8-10 minutes until cabbage is tender but still crisp
Remove from heat and garnish with parsley
Notes
Substitute chicken with ground turkey or tofu
Use tamari instead of soy sauce for gluten-free
can use napa or red cabbage
Add frozen broccoli or bell peppers for extra veggies
Store leftovers in airtight containers for 3-4 days