Ginger Chicken Stir-Fry with Cabbage, Bok Choy, and Mushrooms
Fast, colorful, and full of texture, this stove-top stir-fry uses sale-priced chicken breast with seasonal cabbage, carrots, mushrooms, and bok choy. It’s a smart way to stretch fresh produce into a satisfying one-pan meal.
Back to full listIngredients
- Simple Truth® Natural Boneless Skinless Fresh Chicken Breast Family Pack 12 oz $5.49/lb sale
- Green Cabbage 1/2 lb $0.59/lb sale
- Carrots 2 medium $1.69/lb
- Bok Choy 1 lb $2.49/lb
- Kroger® Sliced White Mushrooms 8 oz $2.79/8 oz
- Green Onions 1 bunch $1.50 each
- Garlic 2 cloves $1.50 each
- Ginger Root 1 tablespoon grated $4.99/lb
Instructions
- Prep 12 ounces Simple Truth® Natural Boneless Skinless Fresh Chicken Breast Family Pack ($5.49/lb sale) by slicing it thinly against the grain. Thinly shred 1/2 pound Green Cabbage ($0.59/lb sale), peel and slice 2 medium Carrots ($1.69/lb), chop 1 pound Bok Choy ($2.49/lb) separating stems and leaves, slice 8 ounces Kroger® Sliced White Mushrooms ($2.79/8 oz) if needed, slice 1 bunch Green Onions ($1.50 each), mince 2 cloves Garlic ($1.50 each bulb), and grate 1 tablespoon Ginger Root ($4.99/lb).
- In a small bowl, stir together 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon water, 1 teaspoon sugar or honey, and 1 teaspoon cornstarch if you have it in the pantry. This will be the quick stir-fry sauce.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the sliced 12 ounces chicken breast and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring often, until lightly browned and just cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
- Add another 1 tablespoon oil to the skillet. Add the bok choy stems from the 1 pound bok choy, the 1/2 pound shredded cabbage, the 2 sliced carrots, and the 8 ounces mushrooms. Stir-fry for 4 minutes until the vegetables start to soften but still keep some bite.
- Add the minced 2 cloves garlic, the 1 tablespoon grated ginger, and most of the sliced green onions. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the bok choy leaves and cook 1 minute more.
- Return the chicken to the pan. Pour in the sauce and toss for 1 to 2 minutes until the chicken is glazed and the vegetables are crisp-tender. Taste and add more soy sauce or a squeeze of lime if you have one on hand.
- Serve the chicken stir-fry in bowls for 2 people. If you have pantry rice, spoon the stir-fry over it; if not, it still eats well as a complete vegetable-packed main.
- Pour Riesling or Pinot Gris. Riesling is especially good if you add chile flakes; Pinot Gris keeps the pairing clean, crisp, and versatile with the mushrooms and bok choy.
Cook time: 30 minutes
Estimated cost: $13-17
Health notes: Approx. 450-550 calories per serving. Lean protein from chicken breast and lots of vegetables make this nutrient-dense. Serve as is for a lower-carb meal, or add rice from pantry if desired.
Drink pairing: Riesling or Pinot Gris. Riesling handles the ginger-garlic savory notes and any heat beautifully, while Pinot Gris is a crisp, easy match for chicken and spring vegetables.