High-Protein Spicy Chicken & Cabbage Stir-Fry is a flavorful meal. This stir-fry has 390 kcal in one serving. It has chicken breast, green cabbage, scallions, chili-garlic sauce, brown rice, neutral oil, & salt. These items are simple, and we can find them easily in stores. It has the chili sauce so you can decrease the quantity if you want to lessen the spice. Utilize cauliflower rice instead of brown rice for this purpose if you want a lower-carbohydrate meal. This stir-fry is prepared in 30 minutes, so it is perfect to prepare for a quick lunch or dinner. Serve this High-Protein Spicy Chicken & Cabbage Stir-Fry with cucumber salad, steamed broccoli, or fresh lettuce wraps. This stir-fry stores nicely in the fridge or freezer, so we can easily prepare it for meal prep.
STATS:
- Calories: 390 kcal
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Serving size: 1
- Cook time: 15 minutes
- Diet: High-Protein
- Cuisine: Asian
- Total time: 30 minutes
- Course: Dinner
- Portion: 4
EQUIPMENT:
- Large wok
- Knife
- Mixing spatula
- Cutting board
- Serving vessel
INGREDIENTS:
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil
- Two cups hot cooked brown rice
- 1 & ¼ pounds chicken breast
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
- 5 scallions
- Eight cups green cabbage
- 2 tablespoons chili-garlic sauce
INGREDIENT NOTES:
BROWN RICE:
- Utilize the hot cooked brown rice to include carbohydrates & fiber in the stir-fry. We have to measure it after cooking to provide consistent portions. Utilize the cauliflower rice instead for a lower-carbohydrate meal.
GREEN CABBAGE:
- Include the thinly sliced green cabbage to add crunch, volume, & fiber in the stir-fry. We have to slice it evenly so it cooks uniformly while retaining a little texture.
CHICKEN BREAST:
- Include the thinly sliced boneless, skinless chicken breast to include lean protein in the stir-fry. We have to slice it evenly so it cooks quickly and stays tender. Utilize the chicken thighs instead for a slightly richer flavor.
NEUTRAL OIL:
- Utilize the canola or avocado oil to cook the chicken and vegetables. It should have a mild flavor to allow the chili-garlic sauce and fresh ingredients to stand out. We have to divide the oil between cooking the chicken and stir-frying the vegetables.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- First we prepare all the items’ like make thin slices of chicken & cabbage, then slice the scallion and measure the spices & oil.
- Now add the oil to the wok and heat it on a medium-to-high flame.
- Then add the chicken & salt to it and stir-fry it for five to seven minutes by changing the sides of chicken then add it on the plate.
- Add the oil in the same pan, then include the white portion of scallion and cook for one minute till it gets aromatic.
- Then include the cabbage slices and leftover salt in it and fry it for four to six minutes till it gets soft.
- Include the chicken with chili garlic sauce and mix them till the cabbage & chicken gets coated properly.
- Now cook the Stir-Fry for one to two minutes till the chicken is heated properly.
- Add the green portion of scallions & cook for another thirty seconds.
- Now add the cooked brown rice equally into four serving vessels and add the stir-fry on top & serve.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
GRAINS AND RICE:
- Brown rice
- Jasmine rice
- Cauliflower rice
FRESH VEGETABLES:
- Cucumber salad
- Steamed broccoli
- Carrots
LIGHT SIDE DISHES:
- Asian green salad
- Steamed edamame
- Clear vegetable soup
TOPPINGS & GARNISHES:
- Sesame seeds
- Cilantro
- Scallions’ slices
SAUCES AND CONDIMENTS:
- Soy sauce
- Tamari
- Rice vinegar dressing
TIPS:
- Make equal-sized slices of chicken & cabbage, so they cook in equal time.
- You can cook the chicken & cabbage in batches if required so the chicken will not remain raw.
- We can add the chili-garlic sauce according to your spice tolerance level.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Properly cool the stir-fry then add them in the different box and store for three to four days.
FREEZER:
- Put the cooled chicken & stir-fry in the box and freeze for two to three months.
FAQs:
Is this dish enriched in protein?
- Yes, this stir-fry is enriched in protein as it has the chicken & cabbage in it.
Will we prepare this dish without using rice?
- Yes, we would easily make it without rice and serve it alone or along with cauliflower rice instead.
Could I add the chicken thighs instead?
- Yes, we would easily include the chicken thighs; it makes the dish juicy and provides high protein content.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Caloric count: 390 kcal
Net carbs: 30 g
Iron: 2 mg
Total carbs: 37 g
Vitamin A: 100 mcg RAE
Fiber: 7 g
Calcium: 100 mg
Protein: 39 g
Sodium: 650 mg
Potassium: 850 mg
