Description
A quick, protein-packed dish using ground chicken and cabbage as a rice substitute. Ready in 25 minutes with bold garlic-soy flavor, delivering 30g protein and 4g fiber per serving.
Ingredients
Ground Chicken (1 lb, 93% lean)
Cabbage (2 cups, shredded, green or Savoy)
Garlic (4 cloves, minced)
Low-Sodium Soy Sauce (3 tbsp, or tamari for gluten-free)
Olive Oil (2 tbsp, or avocado oil for higher smoke point)
Instructions
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a wok over high heat
Break apart chicken with a spatula and brown 5-6 minutes
Add remaining oil and sauté garlic 30 seconds until fragrant
Toss in cabbage and stir-fry 3 minutes to wilt
Pour soy sauce over chicken-cabbage mix and cook 2 minutes until glaze forms
Let rest 5 minutes before serving
Notes
Preheat pan 2-3 minutes for optimal sear
Use a wok for even heat distribution
Whisk sauce for smooth consistency
Let chicken rest to retain juices
Test doneness at the thickest piece
Avoid salting chicken beforehand
Thaw frozen cabbage completely before use
Cook in batches if overcrowding occurs
Substitute tamari for gluten-free, or maple syrup instead of soy sauce for teriyaki flavor
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg