Chinese Chicken Cabbage Stir-Fry (Mediterranean Style)

Fast, healthy, one-pan, under 20 minutes!

Ingredients

For the chicken:

• 500 g chicken breast, thinly sliced

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tbsp soy sauce (or coconut aminos)

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• ½ tsp black pepper

• ½ tsp paprika (Mediterranean touch)

For the stir-fry:

• 3 cups shredded cabbage

• 1 medium carrot, julienned

• 1 small onion, sliced

• 3–4 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced

• 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• ½ cup chopped green onions

• ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley or cilantro

• 1 tbsp sesame seeds (optional)

Mediterranean-Chinese Sauce:

• 2 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

• 1 tbsp rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)

• 1 tbsp honey

• 1 tsp sesame oil

• ½ tsp oregano

• ½ tsp chili flakes

• 2–3 tbsp water

Instructions

1. Marinate the chicken (5 minutes):
   Mix chicken with olive oil, soy sauce, garlic powder, pepper, and paprika. Set aside.

2. Make the sauce:
   Whisk together soy sauce, lemon juice, vinegar, honey, sesame oil, oregano, chili flakes, and water.

3. Cook the chicken:
   Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet or wok.
   Add chicken and cook 4–5 minutes until browned.
   Remove to a plate.

4. Sauté aromatics:
   Add another tablespoon of olive oil.
   Add garlic, ginger, and onion → stir for 1 minute.

5. Add vegetables:
   Add cabbage, carrots, and bell pepper.
   Stir-fry 4–5 minutes until cabbage starts to soften but stays crisp.

6. Combine everything:
   Return chicken to the pan.
   Pour the sauce over and toss to coat.
   Cook 2–3 minutes until glossy and heated through.

7. Finish:
   Add green onions and parsley.
   Sprinkle sesame seeds if desired.

Serve With

• Brown rice

• Cauliflower rice

• Quinoa

• Or enjoy as-is for a low-carb Mediterranean meal.