🔥 Garlicky Chicken & Cabbage Stir-Fry

1.5 lbs Chicken breast or thighs (cut into bite-sized chunks)

1 medium Green cabbage (chopped into 1-inch squares)

3 tbsp Neutral oil (Avocado or Grapeseed)

4 cloves Garlic (minced)

1 tbsp Fresh ginger (grated)

1 bunch Green onions (sliced, whites and greens separated)

Optional: Red chili flakes (for that heat seen in the photo)

The Savory Sauce:

3 tbsp Soy sauce (or Tamari)

1 tbsp Oyster sauce

1 tbsp Toasted sesame oil

1 tsp Rice vinegar (or lime juice)

1 tsp Brown sugar (helps with the browning)

Instructions

1. Sear the Chicken

Heat 1.5 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Once shimmering, add the chicken in a single layer.

Important: Let it sit undisturbed for 2–3 minutes to get that golden-brown crust. Toss and cook until just done. Remove chicken from the pan and set aside.

2. Sauté Aromatics

Add the remaining oil to the same pan. Toss in the garlic, ginger, and the white parts of the green onions. Stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant (don’t let the garlic burn!).

3. Blister the Cabbage

Add the cabbage to the pan. It will look like a lot, but it wilts down quickly. Stir-fry on high heat for 5–7 minutes. You want the edges to look slightly charred and “blistered” while the center remains slightly crisp.

4. Combine and Sauce

Whisk the sauce ingredients together in a small bowl. Add the cooked chicken back into the pan with the cabbage. Pour the sauce over everything.

5. The Final Toss

Toss everything together for 1–2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and glazes every piece. Fold in the green onion tops and chili flakes right at the end.