Description
This Easy BBQ Chicken & Cabbage Stir-Fry recipe is a quick and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken strips with crunchy vegetables in a savory barbecue and soy sauce glaze. Perfect for a busy weeknight dinner!
Ingredients
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Chicken Stir-Fry:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
Vegetables:
- 3 cups shredded green cabbage
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced red bell pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Sauce and Garnish:
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Sesame seeds and extra green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken slices seasoned with salt and pepper until browned and cooked through, about 5–7 minutes. Set aside.
- Stir-Fry Vegetables: In the same skillet, sauté garlic for 30 seconds. Add cabbage, carrots, and red bell pepper. Stir-fry for 4–5 minutes until slightly tender.
- Combine and Serve: Return chicken to the pan, add barbecue sauce and soy sauce. Cook for an additional 2–3 minutes until heated through. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve hot.
Notes
- Use pre-shredded cabbage mix to save time.
- Try tofu or shrimp as alternative protein sources.
- For a spicier dish, add chili flakes or sriracha.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
