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Chinese Chicken Cabbage Stir-Fry

ByHannah Peterson

Diabetic-Friendly Chinese Chicken Cabbage Stir-Fry

Low-Carb • High-Protein • Fast & Flavorful

If you’re craving those bold Chinese takeout flavors but want to keep things light, fresh, and blood-sugar friendly, this Chicken Cabbage Stir-Fry is a total weeknight win.

It’s packed with tender chicken, crisp cabbage, colorful bell peppers, and a savory-garlicky sauce that tastes like it took hours — but comes together in 15 minutes flat.

Even better? It’s naturally low-carb, sugar-free, gluten-free (optional), and incredibly filling without weighing you down.

🌟 Why You’ll Love This Stir-Fry

✔ Low-carb & diabetic-friendly
✔ High in fiber from cabbage
✔ Protein-packed
✔ 15 minutes start-to-finish
✔ Uses pantry ingredients
✔ Meal prep friendly

🥬 Ingredients

For the Stir-Fry

  • 1 lb boneless chicken breast, diced
  • 3 cups shredded cabbage (green or Napa)
  • 1 bell pepper, sliced (any color)
  • ½ cup carrots, julienned
  • ½ medium onion, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil or avocado oil

Sugar-Free Stir-Fry Sauce

  • 2 tbsp soy sauce (or coconut aminos)
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce (or sugar-free alternative)
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • ½ tsp ground ginger
  • ½ tsp red chili flakes (optional)
  • ¼ cup chicken broth
  • ½ tsp monk fruit (optional — balances flavor)

Optional Garnish

  • Sesame seeds
  • Green onions

🔥 How to Make It

1️⃣ Prepare the Chicken

Season diced chicken lightly with salt, pepper, and a pinch of garlic powder.

Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
Sear chicken until browned and cooked through, about 5–6 minutes.
Remove chicken and set aside.

2️⃣ Cook the Vegetables

In the same pan, add:

  • cabbage
  • onions
  • carrots
  • peppers

Sauté 3–4 minutes, stirring often until just tender but still crisp.

3️⃣ Add Garlic + Sauce

Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.

Whisk sauce ingredients and pour over veggies.
Add chicken back to the pan.

Stir-fry 2–3 minutes, allowing flavors to combine and sauce to thicken slightly.

4️⃣ Serve

Garnish with sesame seeds or green onion.
Serve hot — no rice needed (but cauliflower rice is a great option!).

🍽 Nutrition (Approx. per serving, 4 servings)

  • Calories: 210
  • Net Carbs: ~6g
  • Protein: 27g
  • Fat: 8g
  • Added Sugar: 0g

Perfect for diabetics, low-carb eaters, and anyone wanting a lighter takeout-style dinner.

💡 Tips for the Best Stir-Fry

  • Slice chicken and veggies similar in size for quick, even cooking
  • Add zucchini or mushrooms for extra volume
  • Use coconut aminos to make it sweeter & lower sodium
  • Add sriracha (sugar-free) for heat
  • Use a hot pan — true stir-fry magic!

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