Savory chicken, crisp cabbage, and carrots in a tangy soy-sesame glaze. Quick, easy, and satisfying, ideal for a weeknight dinner.
# Components:
→ Protein & Aromatics
01 - 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
02 - 2 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil
03 - 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
→ Vegetables
06 - 4 cups shredded green cabbage (about 1 small head)
07 - 1 cup shredded carrots (about 2 medium carrots)
08 - 2 green onions, diagonally sliced
→ Sauce & Seasonings
09 - 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
10 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
11 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
12 - 1 teaspoon granulated sugar or honey
13 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
→ Garnish
14 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
15 - Sriracha or chili crisp for serving
# Directions:
01 - Thinly slice the chicken breasts. Shred the cabbage and carrots. Mince the garlic and grate the ginger. Thinly slice the onion and diagonally slice the green onions.
02 - Heat vegetable or canola oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering.
03 - Add the sliced onion and cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until translucent. Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
04 - Add the sliced chicken, season lightly with salt and pepper, and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cooked through and no pink remains.
05 - Push the chicken mixture to one side of the pan. Add the shredded cabbage and carrots to the empty side and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, tossing occasionally, until softened but still crunchy.
06 - Mix the chicken and vegetables together in the pan until evenly combined. Stir in the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and sugar or honey. Toss to coat and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until heated through.
07 - Taste and adjust seasoning with additional soy sauce, salt, or pepper if needed. Remove from heat and divide into serving bowls. Garnish with sliced green onions, toasted sesame seeds, and Sriracha or chili crisp.
