Stir-fried Chicken, Egg, and Cabbage

Ingredients:

Chicken: About 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, chopped into bite-sized pieces.

Cabbage: 1 medium cabbage head, finely sliced. Napa cabbage or other varieties work well.

Eggs: 2–3 large eggs, lightly beaten.

Sauce:

2 tablespoons soy sauce

1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional, for umami depth)

1 tablespoon cornstarch

1 tablespoon water

1 teaspoon sesame oil

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Optional: A small pinch of sugar to round out the flavor

Oil: 2–3 tablespoons cooking oil (such as vegetable or canola)

Instructions:

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Marinate the chicken (optional):
Place chicken in a bowl with 1 tablespoon soy sauce and marinate for at least 15 minutes. This boosts tenderness and flavor.

Cook the eggs:
Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a wok or large skillet on medium heat. Add the eggs and scramble until fully cooked but still a little soft. Remove and cut into pieces.

Stir-fry the chicken:
Pour the remaining oil into the pan. Add the marinated chicken and stir-fry for 5–7 minutes, or until golden and fully cooked.

Add the cabbage:
Toss in the sliced cabbage and stir-fry for 3–4 minutes, just until it begins to wilt but still holds a bit of crunch.

Make the sauce:
In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, oyster sauce (if using), cornstarch, water, sesame oil, garlic powder, pepper, and sugar (if desired) until smooth.

Combine and simmer:
Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken and cabbage. Stir thoroughly to coat and simmer for 1–2 minutes until thickened.

Add the eggs:
Return the scrambled eggs to the pan and gently mix to combine everything together.

Serve:
Serve hot over a bed of rice or noodles for a complete meal.

Tips and Variations:

Vegetables: You can add veggies like bell peppers, mushrooms, onions, or carrots.

Spice: For heat, sprinkle in a few red pepper flakes.

Ginger: Fresh grated ginger makes a great flavor addition.

Protein: Swap chicken with tofu, beef, or pork as preferred.

Feel free to tweak the sauce quantity to suit your taste.
Enjoy your homemade Stir-fried Chicken, Egg, and Cabbage!