Chicken and Napa Cabbage Stir Fry Recipe

Name: Chicken and Napa Cabbage Stir Fry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast; 3 tablespoons peanut or vegetable oil; 10 to 12 fresh shiitake mushrooms, julienned, about 1 cup; 2 carrots, sliced on the bias; 1/2 head Napa cabbage, shredded, about 1 cup; 1 teaspoon fish sauce; 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil; 1/2 cup hot chicken stock or broth; 2 tablespoons honey; 2 tablespoons rice wine or white wine vinegar; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon cornstarch dissolved in 1 tablespoon water

Servings: persons

1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast
3 tablespoons peanut or vegetable oil
10 to 12 fresh shiitake mushrooms, julienned, about 1 cup
2 carrots, sliced on the bias
1/2 head Napa cabbage, shredded, about 1 cup
1 teaspoon fish sauce
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
1/2 cup hot chicken stock or broth
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons rice wine or white wine vinegar
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon cornstarch dissolved in 1 tablespoon water

1
Slice the chicken into thin pieces, 1/8-inch thick and 2 to 3 inches long.
2
Heat the oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat.
3
Add the chicken and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, tossing over high heat until it begins to brown evenly.
4
Add mushrooms and carrots and stir fry briefly, shaking the pan and tossing the chicken and mushrooms together.
5
Add the cabbage and stir to combine well.
6
Add the fish sauce and sesame oil.
7
Cook the cabbage briefly before adding the chicken broth.
8
Bring quickly to the boil and reduce for a moment before adding the honey, vinegar, salt and pepper.
9
Toss for another 1 minute.
10
Add the dissolved cornstarch and stir in to coat evenly.
11
Remove from the head before the cabbage loses its crispness and color and serve.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast, 3 tablespoons peanut or vegetable oil, 10 to 12 fresh shiitake mushrooms, julienned, about 1 cup, 2 carrots, sliced on the bias, and more.

Yes, Chicken and Napa Cabbage Stir Fry falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chicken and Napa Cabbage Stir Fry

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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