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Chicken Cabbage Stir-fry

Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Total time: 35 minutes
Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 3 chicken breast halves, cut into strips
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 3 cups shredded green cabbage (1/2 head)
  • 1 Tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder or 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 Tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat (350 °F in an electric skillet).
  3. Add chicken strips and stir-fry, turning constantly until done.
  4. Add cabbage and stir until cabbage is crisp-tender, about 2 minutes.
  5. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and seasonings. Add water and soy sauce; mix until smooth.
  6. Stir sauce into chicken and cabbage mixture.
  7. Cook until sauce has thickened and chicken is coated, about 1 minute.
  8. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Notes:

  • Add bell peppers or carrots to stir fry for color.
  • Try stir fry with broccoli.

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