Chinese Chicken Cabbage Stir-Fry

Chinese Chicken Cabbage Stir-Fry

๐Ÿœ Chinese Chicken Cabbage Stir-Fry (Weight Watchers Friendly & Homemade)

This Chinese Chicken Cabbage Stir-Fry is light yet full of satisfying textures and bold Asian-inspired flavors. The tender chicken, crunchy cabbage, and colorful vegetables create a balanced dish thatโ€™s both nourishing and low in calories. A hint of sesame and ginger brings that authentic stir-fry aroma, while the low-sodium soy sauce keeps the flavor rich without the salt overload.

Itโ€™s perfect for quick weeknight dinners or healthy meal prep, taking less than 30 minutes from start to finish. Serve it on its own for a zero-point meal base or pair it with brown rice or cauliflower rice for a filling option that fits right into your Weight Watchers plan. This recipe proves you can enjoy the comfort of Chinese takeout while staying completely on track โ€” fresh, flavorful, and wonderfully light! ๐Ÿฅข๐Ÿฅฌ๐Ÿ—

๐Ÿœ Chinese Chicken Cabbage Stir-Fry (Weight Watchers Friendly & Homemade)

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced

  • 1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce

  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar

  • 1 tbsp cornstarch

  • 1 tbsp sesame oil (or olive oil)

  • 3 cups green cabbage, shredded

  • 1 cup carrots, julienned or shredded

  • 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced

  • 3 green onions, chopped

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated

  • 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce (extra, for sauce)

  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce (optional but adds richness)

  • 1 tbsp water

  • Optional garnish: sesame seeds or fresh cilantro

Instructions:

  1. In a small bowl, mix the chicken slices with 1 tbsp soy sauce, rice vinegar, and cornstarch. Let marinate for 10โ€“15 minutes.

  2. Heat sesame oil in a large nonstick skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken and stir-fry for 4โ€“5 minutes, until browned and cooked through. Remove from pan and set aside.

  3. In the same skillet, add garlic, ginger, cabbage, carrots, and bell pepper. Stir-fry for 4โ€“6 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.

  4. Return chicken to the pan, add the remaining soy sauce, oyster sauce, and water, and toss everything together.

  5. Cook for another 2โ€“3 minutes, until the sauce slightly thickens and coats the chicken and veggies.

  6. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.

Yields: 4 servings
Estimated Points (Weight Watchers): 2โ€“4 points per serving (depending on oil and sauces used)

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