Description
This Easy BBQ Chicken & Cabbage Stir-Fry recipe is a quick and flavorful dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights. Tender chicken, crunchy cabbage, and carrots are coated in a savory BBQ sauce for a delicious meal in just 25 minutes.
Ingredients
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Chicken Stir-Fry:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs (thinly sliced)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Veggies and Sauce:
- 4 cups shredded green cabbage
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- ½ cup BBQ sauce (your favorite brand)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 green onions (sliced)
- optional sesame seeds or chopped cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the Skillet: Heat olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Cook Chicken: Season chicken with garlic powder, salt, and pepper, then add to the skillet. Cook until browned and cooked through.
- Add Veggies: Add cabbage and carrots to the skillet and cook until slightly softened.
- Finish with Sauces: Reduce heat, stir in BBQ sauce and soy sauce. Cook until heated through and coated in sauce.
- Final Touches: Remove from heat, top with green onions, and garnish with sesame seeds or cilantro. Serve hot on its own or over rice or noodles.
Notes
- Use pre-shredded coleslaw mix for a time-saving shortcut.
- Add bell peppers or broccoli for extra veggies.
- Great for meal prep and leftovers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
