Description
This Easy BBQ Chicken & Cabbage Stir-Fry is a quick and flavorful dish combining tender marinated chicken with crisp cabbage, aromatic garlic, and fresh vegetables. Perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner, this stir-fry balances savory Char Siu sauce with a light soy seasoning, delivering a satisfying meal ready in just 25 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Marinade
- 450g (1 pound) chicken breast meat, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- 4 tbsp Char Siu sauce (barbecue sauce)
- 1/2 tsp salt
Vegetables & Seasoning
- 1/4 tsp ground white pepper
- 1 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1/2 medium-sized carrot, sliced into thin two-inch strips
- 2 stalks scallions, cut into half-inch sections
- 450g (1 pound) cabbage, core removed and leaves chopped into two-inch pieces
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium-sized onion, chopped into small chunks
Cooking
- Vegetable oil for stir-frying (about 2-3 tablespoons)
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and combine with Char Siu sauce, salt, and cornstarch. Mix well and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes to 1 hour to develop flavor and tenderness.
- Prepare the vegetables: Remove the core from the cabbage and chop the leaves into two-inch pieces. Slice the carrot into thin two-inch strips. Cut the scallions into half-inch sections, mince the garlic, and chop the onion into small chunks.
- Cook the chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Add the marinated chicken pieces and stir-fry until they turn golden brown on both sides. Once cooked, remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
- Sauté onion and garlic: Add additional oil to the pan if needed, then sauté the chopped onion until it becomes translucent. Add the minced garlic and sliced carrots, cooking over low heat for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir-fry the cabbage: Add the chopped cabbage to the pan and stir-fry over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes until the cabbage is crisp-tender. Season with salt, light soy sauce, and ground white pepper to taste.
- Combine chicken and vegetables: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and toss all ingredients together evenly. Add the chopped scallions last, adjust seasoning if needed, and stir to combine.
- Serve: Serve the BBQ chicken and cabbage stir-fry immediately, ideally over steamed white rice for a complete meal.
Notes
- Marinating time can be extended to overnight for more intense flavor.
- Use a wok or large skillet for best stir-fry results.
- Adjust the amount of soy sauce and white pepper according to your taste preferences.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute light soy sauce with tamari or a gluten-free soy sauce alternative.
- This dish pairs well with steamed rice, noodles, or as a filling for lettuce wraps.
