How to cook stir-fry chicken and Chinese cabbage [Japanese home cooking]

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while liquid aminos is often cheaper and similar in flavor.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is a more budget-friendly option.

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is a plant-based protein, while chicken thighs are typically less expensive than breasts.

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: flour

Arrowroot is a healthier thickening agent, while flour is often cheaper.

Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces.

Sprinkle salt and pepper on the chicken.

Cut Chinese cabbage into bite-sized pieces.

Cook chicken over medium heat.

Add Chinese cabbage and cook.

When the Chinese cabbage is tender, add the seasoning liquid.

When the whole is thickened, it's done.

Cooking Techniques

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