Chinese Chicken Coleslaw Stir Fry Recipe

Looking for a perfect weeknight dinner? Try this Chinese Chicken Coleslaw Stir Fry!

I love bagged shredded cabbage, both in recipes and as a substitute for shredded lettuce. Cabbage is full of vitamins, and having it ready to use makes my life so easy! This simple, tasty Chinese chicken coleslaw stir fry is quick to make. You can have dinner on the table in the time it takes you to make the rice. For a shortcut, you can use the steam-in-bag frozen rice, in which case the Chinese recipe only takes about 20 minutes!

This Chinese stir fry reminds me of Chicken Mu Shu, except I served it over rice instead of with Chinese pancakes. So, if you are looking for a low-carb recipe, it would be just as good on its own without the rice at all. However you serve it, I’m sure you will enjoy this flavorful, easy Asian Chicken Coleslaw recipe!

Chinese Chicken Coleslaw

The Dutch term “koolsla,” which means cabbage, and “SLA” which means lettuce or salad, is where the word “coleslaw” originates. So, the Dutch in New York introduced the word to English in the late 1700s. Since then, it has become a staple side dish at practically all American picnics and barbecues. The chicken is so soft and tasty, and it is very flavorful. Also, Slaw is a type of raw chopped or shredded cabbage salad. Coleslaw, a crucial component of this Asian slaw salad, is referred to as “slaw” informally.

This Asian slaw is a delicious and nutritious way to get your daily dose of vegetables. Please don’t be put off by the rather lengthy ingredient list. So, the recipe’s best feature is that it utilizes all of the prepared veggies that are currently sold in supermarkets, including carrots that have been grated coleslaw that has been shredded, and edamame that has been shelled. Also, this ramen-topped Chinese cabbage salad is well-liked across the country and probably hails from California. The “Chinese” in its name alludes to the seasonings that are added that have a Chinese flavor, including sesame oil. So, any time of year is a good opportunity to enjoy this somewhat sweet and flavorful Chinese coleslaw dressing and salad. 

Chinese Chicken Coleslaw Side Dish

If your favorite season is summer since this recipe goes so well with the sweet, smoky smells of grilled food and BBQ. Consider serving it alongside my smoked salmon, smoked pork loin, or sweet and sticky grilled chicken. With a variety of veggies, crispy toasted cashews, and a flavorful sesame dressing made with coconut aminos, fish sauce, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger, this Asian cabbage slaw has bold, colorful textures and colors. The hardest part of making Asian coleslaw is cutting the vegetables and toasting the cashews because it comes together so quickly and simply. All that’s left to do is blend everything and let the flavors mingle. It’s a tasty and crunchy method to easily include a lot of beneficial vitamins in your diet.

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Easy Chinese Chicken Coleslaw Recipe

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Chinese Chicken Coleslaw Stir Fry

This simple chicken and cabbage stir fry is a healthy, quick dinner!

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Course

Main

Cuisine

Asian

Prep Time

5 minutes

Cook Time

15 minutes

Servings

-4 MetricUS Imperial

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp. sesame oil
• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken diced into bite-sized pieces
• 3 tsp. soy sauce divided
• 4 green onions sliced
• 1 tsp. ginger grated
• 2 cloves garlic minced or crushed (or substitute 1/2 tsp. garlic powder)
• 1 tbsp. hoisin sauce
• 1 tsp. sriracha hot sauce optional
• 16 oz. shredded cabbage coleslaw mix
• 2 c. cooked rice

Course Main Cuisine Asian Prep Time 5 minutes Cook Time 15 minutes Servings -4 MetricUS Imperial Ingredients 1 tbsp. sesame oil 1 tbsp. olive oil 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken diced into bite-sized pieces 3 tsp. soy sauce divided 4 green onions sliced 1 tsp. ginger grated 2 cloves garlic minced or crushed (or substitute 1/2 tsp. garlic powder) 1 tbsp. hoisin sauce 1 tsp. sriracha hot sauce optional 16 oz. shredded cabbage coleslaw mix 2 c. cooked rice

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Instructions

1. Heat sesame and olive oils in a 12" skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and 1 tsp. soy sauce, and saute until chicken is cooked through.
2. Stir in green onions, ginger, garlic, hoisin sauce, sriracha, and remaining 2 tsp. soy sauce, and cook 3 more minutes.
3. Stir in coleslaw, and saute until heated through, 2-3 minutes. Serve immediately over hot rice. (Cabbage can overcook quickly, so remove from heat and serve as soon as it's done to you liking.)

What do you love about this recipe?

• Extremely flavorful
• Quick & simple to prepare
• Option without oil
• Healthy eating
• Vegan
• Delectable

This slaw salad is ideal for potlucks, picnics, and events because it works well as a side dish, light lunch, or dinner. Regularly prepare a batch and nibble on it all day. Even on its own, it is quite full.

Health Benefits

Cabbage Is Packed With Nutrients:

Antioxidants shield the body from the harm that free radicals can do. So, molecules with an odd number of electrons, or free radicals, are unstable. Also, their levels can harm your cells if they get too high.

It May Help Keep Inflammation in Check:

Many disorders, such as heart disease, rheumatoid arthritis, and inflammatory bowel disease, are linked to chronic inflammation that lasts for a long time. Numerous antioxidants found in cruciferous vegetables, including cabbage, have been demonstrated to prevent chronic inflammation.

Cabbage Is Packed With Vitamin C:

Ascorbic acid, another name for vitamin C, is a water-soluble vitamin with numerous critical functions in the body. For instance, collagen, the most prevalent protein in the body, requires it to be made. The skin has structure and flexibility thanks to collagen, which is also essential for the health of the blood vessels, muscles, and bones.

It Helps Improve Digestion:

These microorganisms carry out crucial tasks like immune system defense and the production of essential vitamins like K2 and B12.

May Help Keep Your Heart Healthy:

Natural antioxidants, strong chemicals, are present in red cabbage. So, zhey are responsible for the tasty vegetable’s vivid purple hue. It has also been demonstrated that increasing your intake of dietary anthocyanins lowers blood pressure and the risk of coronary heart disease. Heart disease is known to be significantly influenced by inflammation.

May Lower Blood Pressure:

The body needs potassium as an essential mineral and electrolyte to function effectively. So, one of its primary functions is to balance the effects of salt in the body and assist in controlling blood pressure.

Could Help Lower Cholesterol Levels:

In every cell of your body, there is a waxy, fat-like molecule called cholesterol. However, people with high cholesterol also frequently have a higher risk of developing heart disease, particularly when their “bad” LDL cholesterol levels are high.

Storing Tips

An airtight container should be used to store coleslaw in the refrigerator to prevent the salad from drying out or absorbing odors. So, if you store it in this manner, it should keep its quality for 3 to 4 days, or 1 to 2 days after its expiration date if you purchased it from a store.

Nutrition Information

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