Chicken is a delicious and nutritious ingredient that is very easy to find and versatile in preparation, suitable for all family members, especially small children. Today, TasteVN will guide you through 2 simple ways to make dishes from chicken that are no less delicious – stir-fried cabbage with chicken, so let’s get cooking right away!
1. Stir-fried Cabbage with Chicken
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Preparation
10 minutes
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Cooking
15 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Stir-fried Cabbage with Chicken For 4 people
Boneless chicken thighs 2 pieces Cabbage 1/4 piece Green onions 2 stalks (chopped) Soy sauce 1 tablespoon Oyster sauce 1/2 tablespoon Water 4 tablespoons Cornstarch 1 tablespoon Salt 1/2 teaspoon Pepper 1/2 teaspoon Cooking oil 2 tablespoons
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How to Cook Stir-Fried Chicken with Cabbage
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Prepare and Marinate the Chicken
Buy chicken thighs with bones removed, cut off the skin, wash thoroughly with cold water, then drain, and cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
Put the chicken in a bowl, marinate with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper, mix well for the chicken to absorb the seasoning, and let it marinate for about 10 minutes.
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Prepare the Cabbage and Make the Sauce
Remove the core from the cabbage, cut it into square pieces about the length of 2 finger joints, wash thoroughly with water, then drain.
In a bowl, mix 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 1/2 tablespoon of oyster sauce, 4 tablespoons of water, and 1 tablespoon of cornstarch, stir well until the cornstarch is completely dissolved.
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Stir-frying Chicken
You put a pot on the stove over high heat with 2 tablespoons of cooking oil. When the oil is hot, add chopped green onions and sauté until fragrant.
When the onions release their aroma, add the marinated chicken and stir-fry quickly until the meat is cooked through. After stir-frying the chicken for about 3 minutes, when the meat starts to firm up, add the cabbage and continue to stir for another 3 minutes.
After 3 minutes, the cabbage should be slightly tender, slowly add the sauce mixed with cornstarch, stirring continuously until the sauce reduces and thickens slightly.
Finally, season to taste and turn off the heat. Scoop the stir-fried chicken with cabbage onto a plate, sprinkle with a little chopped green onion, and it’s ready to enjoy.
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Finished Product
Stir-fried chicken with cabbage is served on a plate, fragrant and hot, still steaming. The chicken is cut into bite-sized pieces, stir-fried until tender, juicy, and flavorful. The cabbage is stir-fried just until cooked, fresh green and very attractive. The dish has bright colors, coated with a glossy, slightly thick sauce that is enticing.
This is a simple stir-fry dish but no less delicious, very appetizing when served with hot, sticky white rice, definitely cannot be missed in the daily meal menu of every household!
2. Cheese Stir-fried Chicken with Cabbage
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Preparation
15 minutes
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Cooking
40 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Cheese Stir-fried Chicken with Cabbage Serves 5 people
Boneless chicken thighs 4 pieces Cabbage 1/4 piece Mozzarella cheese 500 gr Tokbokki rice cakes 200 gr Green onions 2 stalks Minced garlic 1 teaspoon Minced ginger 1/2 teaspoon Soy sauce 1 tablespoon Sesame oil 3 tablespoons Ground pepper 1 teaspoon Korean chili powder 3 tablespoons Korean chili paste 3 tablespoons (Gochujang) Cooking oil 1 tablespoon
How to choose fresh ingredients
Where to buy Mozzarella cheese
- Mozzarella cheese is currently quite popular, and you can easily find it at baking supply stores, e-commerce sites, supermarkets,…
- Additionally, you can also choose to make Mozzarella cheese at home by referring to the recipe from TasteVN!
How to choose good rice cakes (Tokbokki)
- Fresh rice cakes should have a milky white color and a pleasant natural aroma.
- Do not buy rice cakes that are too white as the flour may have been bleached, which is harmful to health.
- Do not buy rice cakes that are too dry and hard, moldy, or broken.
- You can find rice cakes at supermarkets, convenience stores, specialty Korean food stores, TasteVN stores, or at bachhoaxanh.com.
- Additionally, you can also make simple and delicious rice cakes with the recipe from TasteVN!
How to Prepare Stir-fried Chicken with Cabbage and Cheese
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Prepare and Marinate the Chicken
Buy deboned chicken thighs, remove the skin, wash thoroughly with cold water, then drain, and cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
Add minced ginger, garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, ground pepper, chili powder, and Korean chili sauce into a large bowl, mix all the ingredients together well, and season the mixture to your taste.
Then, add the chicken to the spice mixture, and mix well to coat the chicken evenly with the seasoning.
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Prepare Other Ingredients
Wash the cabbage and green onions thoroughly. Cut the cabbage into thick strips about one finger width. Cut the green onions into diagonal pieces about 4 cm long.
Grate the cheese into small shreds.
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Fry the rice cake
Fresh rice cakes purchased should be cut into pieces about 4 cm long with a knife.
Put a pan on the stove over high heat with 1 tablespoon of cooking oil; when the oil is hot, add the rice cakes to pan-fry until they are fragrant and the skin is crispy.
When the outer skin of the rice cakes turns evenly golden and slightly browned, turn off the heat and transfer the rice cakes to a plate.
Tip: When preparing, to keep the rice cakes soft, chewy, and delicious, you should soak the cakes in cold water for 15 – 20 minutes before cooking; this way, the cakes will be firmer and chewier, not crumbly like when soaked in hot water, although soaking in hot water will save you a lot of time.
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Stir-fry the chicken
Add the chicken to the pot on high heat with 150ml of filtered water, stir quickly to sear the chicken.
Continuously stir the chicken to prevent the spices from sticking to the bottom of the pot and burning.
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Add the ingredients
When the chicken is stir-fried and the broth starts to boil vigorously, add the cabbage and scallions to the pot, using a ladle to gently push the ingredients down into the broth. When it boils again, reduce the heat, stir well, and cover the pot to simmer for 3 minutes until the chicken is tender.
After 3 minutes, open the lid, taste and adjust seasoning as needed, then sprinkle grated cheese and rice cakes on top, cover again for another 5 minutes for the cheese to melt.
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Finished Dish
So the stir-fried chicken with cabbage and cheese, authentic Korean style, has been completed right in your family kitchen.
The dish is served hot, with the aroma of cheese filling the air, drawing every family member to the kitchen table. The chicken is tender, juicy, marinated with rich flavors, paired with soft, chewy rice cakes that have a light spiciness and the distinctive taste of Korean chili sauce, which is incredibly delightful. The green onions and cabbage help balance the dish’s flavors, cooked until soft and immersed in a creamy, appealing sauce.
Especially, with the layer of melted, rich cheese, visually appealing, it is sure to captivate every member of your family. This is a perfect dish to showcase your culinary skills to treat your family on weekends or during gatherings with friends.
Below is the recipe that sister Chu Van Anh prepared and shared the detailed cooking method. We hope the suggestions from TasteVN help you successfully make this dish!See details: How to make stir-fried chicken with rich, stretchy cheese and delicious addictive cabbage
How to choose good chicken meat
- Good chicken should have fresh-looking meat, without a foul odor, and the skin should not have any bruises or blood clots.
- Do not choose dark, dull chickens as these are chickens that died before processing.
- Press your hand on the chicken thigh to check; if the meat is firm, it is good chicken.
- If pressing reveals mushy, slippery, misshapen flesh or indentations indicating water retention, it shows the chicken has been injected with water, sometimes mixed with borax; absolutely do not buy.
How to prepare chicken to reduce odor
- After cleaning the feathers, you need to remove the oil gland at the chicken’s tail as this gland is also a cause of odor.
- Then, rub salt around the chicken’s body and use half a lemon to rub evenly around the chicken.
- Wash the chicken with cold water and let it drain.
See details: How to choose and prepare fresh chicken meat
How to choose fresh cabbage
- You should choose cabbages that are uniformly round in shape, with a slightly dark green color, and feel a bit heavy and firm in your hand; these are good cabbages.
- Do not buy cabbages that are flat or oval as these are spongy, not firm.
- Do not buy light-colored cabbages as they may be old, tough, fibrous, and not tasty.
- Avoid buying cabbages with damaged outer leaves or those that have turned yellow.
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Above is a guide article on 2 ways to make stir-fried cabbage chicken that is flavorful, delicious, and very simple and easy to make, anyone can do it. Wish you success with this recipe!
*Images and recipes referenced from the YouTube channel Hermit V and Esheep Kitchen.
