Lime Chicken Cabbage Stir-Fry
A quick, high-value stir-fry built around sale-priced chicken thighs and in-season cabbage. Ginger, lime, and cilantro keep it lively, while the cabbage and carrots stay a little crisp for great texture. This is the most budget-friendly recipe of the set and brings a different, Asian-inspired profile.
Back to full listIngredients
- Whole Foods Market Kitchens Lemon Herb Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs 1 package, about 16 oz 7.10
- Organic Green Cabbage 1/2 small head, about 5 cups shredded 1.10
- Organic Carrot Bag, 16 OZ 2 carrots, thinly sliced on the bias 1.69
- Green Onion 3 stalks, sliced 1.39
- Organic Lime Bag 1 lime 4.43
- Organic Cilantro 1/4 cup chopped 1.79
- Organic Garlic, 3 CT 2 cloves, minced 2.89
Instructions
- If serving with rice, start 1 cup cooked rice first using pantry rice so it is ready with the stir-fry. Then thinly slice 1 package lemon herb boneless skinless chicken thighs, about 16 ounces, into bite-size strips.
- Cut 1/2 small organic green cabbage into fine shreds, about 5 cups. Peel and thinly slice 2 carrots on a sharp bias for broader pieces. Slice 3 green onions, keeping the green tops separate from the white parts. Mince 2 garlic cloves. Cut 1 lime into wedges. Chop 1/4 cup organic cilantro.
- In a small bowl, stir together 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 teaspoon honey or brown sugar, 1 tablespoon lime juice from the 1 lime, and 2 tablespoons water. This quick sauce will lightly glaze the chicken and vegetables.
- Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat with 1 tablespoon neutral oil. Add the sliced 16 ounces chicken thighs in a single layer and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and just cooked through.
- Add the white parts of the 3 sliced green onions and the minced 2 garlic cloves to the pan. Stir for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the 2 sliced carrots and cook 2 minutes so they soften slightly but still keep some snap.
- Add the 5 cups shredded cabbage and toss over high heat for 2 to 3 minutes until wilted but still a little crisp. Pour in the lime-soy sauce and cook 1 to 2 minutes more, tossing until the sauce coats the chicken and vegetables and reduces lightly.
- Turn off the heat and fold in the green tops of the green onions and the chopped 1/4 cup cilantro. Taste and add more lime juice, salt, or pepper as needed.
- Plate the stir-fry in shallow bowls over cooked rice if using, or on its own for a lighter meal. Mound the chicken and vegetables high in the center so the ribbons of cabbage and carrot show. Finish with extra cilantro and a lime wedge on each plate.
Cook time: 30 minutes
Estimated cost: $11-15
Health notes: Approximately 540 calories per serving. About 36g protein, 24g fat, 28g carbohydrates, 6g fiber. Good source of vitamin C and balanced for a weeknight meal.
Drink pairing: Riesling is a great match for the lime and savory-sweet stir-fry glaze, especially if you like a touch of heat. Sauvignon Blanc is also excellent for a fresher, drier option.