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Chinese chicken and cabbage stir-fry

A fast, healthy, and low-carb Chinese chicken and cabbage stir-fry featuring tender golden chicken breast, crisp green cabbage ribbons, sweet carrot matchsticks, and scallions tossed in a savory garlic-ginger pan glaze. Made Mediterranean-diet friendly using extra light olive oil and clean seasonings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 290
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Stir-Fry Skillet:
  • - 1 lb 450g boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced into thin strips
  • - 1/2 head green cabbage cut into ribbons or bite-sized chunks
  • - 1 medium carrot cut into matchsticks
  • - 3 green onions scallions, chopped (white and green parts separated)
  • - 2 tbsp extra light olive oil or avocado oil, divided
  • - 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds black and white
Savory Garlic-Ginger Glaze:
  • - 3 tbsp low-sodium tamari or coconut aminos
  • - 1 tbsp clean oyster sauce or mushroom stir-fry sauce
  • - 1 tbsp white grape juice mixed with 1 tsp fresh lemon juice 100% wine-free alternative
  • - 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
  • - 3 cloves garlic minced
  • - 1 tsp fresh ginger grated
  • - 1 tsp cornstarch whisked with 1 tbsp cold water

Method
 

PREPARE SAUCE:
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together low-sodium tamari, oyster sauce, white grape juice/lemon mix, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, and cornstarch slurry. Set aside.
SEAR CHICKEN:
  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of extra light olive oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Add sliced chicken and stir-fry for 5–6 minutes until browned and cooked through. Transfer chicken to a plate.
COOK VEGGIES:
  1. Add remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the same pan. Toss in sliced cabbage, carrot matchsticks, and white scallion rings. Stir-fry over medium-high heat for 3–4 minutes until cabbage wilts slightly but stays crisp.
COMBINE & GLAZE:
  1. Return cooked chicken to the pan with the vegetables. Pour sauce evenly over the mixture. Toss rapidly for 1–2 minutes until sauce bubbles, coats everything, and thickens into a glossy glaze.
GARNISH:
  1. Remove from heat. Fold in reserved green scallion tops and sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving hot.

Notes

- Low-Carb / Keto Friendly (~7g net carbs per serving)
- 100% Gluten-Free (when using tamari or coconut aminos)
- 100% Wine-Free & Alcohol-Free
- Mediterranean Diet Approved (uses healthy cooking oils, lean protein, and high-fiber cruciferous veggies)
- Dairy-Free & Nut-Free