Chicken Cabbage Stir Fry – 15 Minutes (Paleo, Low Carb, Gluten-free)

Name: Chicken Cabbage Stir Fry - 15 Minutes (Paleo, Low Carb, Gluten-free)
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 2 tbsp Olive oil ((divided)); 3 cloves Garlic ((minced)); 1/2 large Onion ((diced)); 1 lb Boneless skinless chicken breast ((cut into bite size pieces)); 5 cups Cabbage ((shredded)); 1/2 large Bell pepper ((chopped)); 1/4 cup Coconut aminos; 1/2 tsp Ground ginger; Sea salt; Black pepper; 2 tbsp Chives ((chopped))

Jump to recipeThis 15-minute chicken cabbage stir fry recipe makes a quick & easy dinner everyone will love. Naturally low carb, paleo, & whole 30 - but so delicious!

By Maya Krampf

43 Comments

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I’m all about easy weeknight dinners right now. I can’t get enough. With Baby #2 just a few weeks away (where did the time go?!), I’m tired and quite honestly don’t feel like cooking. No matter the reason, though, we all have nights like that. This 15-minute chicken cabbage stir fry recipe is the perfect remedy.

The great thing about this chicken cabbage stir fry is you can prepare for it ahead of time. If you have your chicken pieces, chopped bell peppers, diced onions, and minced garlic ready, the cooking part takes only 15 minutes and virtually no effort. All the ingredients can easily store in the fridge for several days, so chop ’em up on the weekend and you’re good to go.

This isn’t my first time gushing about how awesome a low carb stir fry can be. I love how quick and easy they are, not to mention convenient! Your entire meal is ready in one pan, which means less time, less prep, and less cleanup. Yes, yes, and definitely yes!

I love making stir fried cauliflower rice, too!

In fact, many of my early blog posts were gluten-free stir fry recipes. Because a low carb stir fry is quite possibly the easiest thing to make, even for a beginner, these dishes are how I got started on my cooking journey. Mediocre pictures notwithstanding, you guys seemed to like them too. And, I still regularly make my beef taco skillet, sesame kelp noodles with chicken, and zucchini stir fry with beef and pesto.

This chicken cabbage stir fry recipe just might be my new favorite ever. Somehow, it’s hearty and light at the same time. It’s a healthier take on dinner, but flavorful enough that everyone at the table will enjoy it – whether they are eating low carb or not.

By the way, this is a dish you’ll want to save to make year-round. I can never resist seasonal recipes, but having an arsenal of ones you can make anytime is a must, too. And when I first made this seasonless stir fry last week, even though spring was technically here, it just didn’t feel like it outside yet.

Feel free to throw in whatever veggies you like. Just make sure you cut them up into similarly sized pieces, to ensure even cooking. You’ll want even smaller pieces for any hard vegetables. Isn’t that another thing to love about a stir fry – having a convenient way to use up all your fresh produce? Whether you change it up or follow the recipe to a tee, I hope you’ll love this chicken cabbage stir fry as much as my family did.

Tools To Make Keto Chicken Cabbage Stir Fry

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Chef’s Knife – This 8-inch chef’s knife is the perfect size for chopping and shredding vegetables.
Cutting Board – Nonporous, odor resistant, and dishwasher safe, this is a cutting board you should definitely add to your kitchen tools.
Wok – This 12-inch nonstick wok would work great for cooking this delicious low carb stir fry recipe.

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43 Comments

Beth
1 September 26, 2020Reply

Omg, this was amazing made it for dinner tonight. My husband was like ‘don’t mess with my chicken and cabbage I like them how you usually cook them.’ Well he ate a big plate and said he would eat again
Rennae
1 February 10, 2020Reply

Loved this recipe and so did my husband. I used ground chicken and browned it first, then removed and followed the rest of the directions, adding the chicken back in with the red pepper. At the end I squeezed juice of half a lime over it all, (carbs?) then some sesame seeds. Great flavor!!
Carl
0 August 23, 2023Reply

Good, but a little spicy from the ginger. I’ll use a little less next time. Adding peanut butter helped.
Diane
0 February 20, 2023Reply

Very easy to follow recipe. I didn’t have Coconut amino so I used a ginger soy sauce I have it came out great!
Dorothy
0 December 31, 2022Reply

I made this for the first time tonight and I will be making it often! It’s delicious, and so easy!
Bob Malzacher
0 December 13, 2022Reply

What section of a supermarket would you find coconut aminos?
- Wholesome Yum D
  0 December 14, 2022Reply
  
  Hi Bob, It should be close to the soy sauce.
- Lois
  0 February 11, 2023Reply
  
  I like the fact that its low carb and you can use up extra vegetables from your fridge! I love lots of Cabbage to fill me up and the Aminos give it a great taste! Thanks for posting. May add a little water to the mix.
Lindsay
0 October 11, 2022Reply

My whole family loved it!
Lori
0 August 22, 2022Reply

Fantastic recipe! Couple of adjustments to use what we had on hand. About 1.5 T fresh ginger instead of ground. One medium carrot is cut into matchsticks instead of red pepper. Green onions instead of chives. Added 1 T garlic chili paste for some heat and drizzled 2 tsp sesame oil at the end for added flavor. Husband and son both raved! Will make it again and try with red pepper next time! Thank you – so quick and easy!
Debbie
0 April 24, 2022Reply

I used rotisserie chicken and put it in toward the end, as you suggested. Delish!! Thank you for this awesome, quick recipe!!
Charlette
0 July 12, 2020Reply

Hello how much is a serving size is it 1 cup or 2?
- Wholesome Yum M
  0 July 12, 2020Reply
  
  Hi Charlette, This recipe makes 4 servings. Please portion as such so the nutrition is accurate.
Dena L Marger
0 July 5, 2020Reply

No video.
- Wholesome Yum M
  0 July 6, 2020Reply
  
  Hi Dena, The video is located in the recipe card. If you cannot see it, you may need to turn off your browser’s ‘reader mode’ so you can view it. I hope this helps!
Judy
0 May 31, 2020Reply

This was really good! We gave it a 10! Love having a fast dinner. Hubby chopped up the Vegetables while I worked on taxes. So I just had to assemble.

Thanks for having the scaling feature on your recipe. I defrosted 1.5 pounds of chicken breast in the pack. So we have enough for 2 dinners!

I didn’t have chives, so I added the green part of green onions. My hubby suggested nuts on top, so we added sliced almonds.

I am going to have a FaceTime with a good friend tomorrow, while I open your cookbook. It’s still in the packing box; delivered yesterday. It will be fun to do it together!!!
Catherine
0 October 6, 2019Reply

Hi, can the leftovers be frozen for another time? Thank you, love these recipes
- Wholesome Yum M
  0 March 28, 2020Reply
  
  Hi Catherine, I wouldn’t freeze this recipe. The cabbage will not come out well after freezing and reheating.
Terri
0 March 9, 2019Reply

Hello everyone!!! I’m new to healthy cooking and I came across this delicious looking recipe. Can anyone tell me what coconut aminos actually is and if I can substitute something else in its place if I am unable to find it?
- Maya | Wholesome Yum
  0 March 12, 2019Reply
  
  Hi Terri, You can get coconut aminos by taping on it on the recipe card. That shows what it is as well.
John Pron
0 January 28, 2019Reply

I added some mushrooms and some broccoli florets, it came out awesome. I love your web site and all your recipes Maya. You rock! I started my Keto diet three weeks ago and have already dropped twelve pounds. I’m very happy to have found your site, you make it very easy. Thanks!
Marion Albares
0 May 26, 2018Reply

I have tried and really enjoyed the zucchini boats! Thank you for this dish!
- Maya | Wholesome Yum
  0 May 26, 2018Reply
  
  I am so happy to hear that, Marion!
Ashley
0 May 6, 2018Reply

Could I use some shredded chicken that is already cooked and just skip the first part of cooking the chicken or will it end up too dry?
- Maya | Wholesome Yum
  0 May 11, 2018Reply
  
  Hi Ashley, Yes, you can. If you have chicken already cooked, you can add it closer to the end, just enough to heat through.
Maxine fish
0 May 2, 2018Reply

Just made this for tea absolutely gorgeous I’ve made it with cabbage rice using the rest of the coconut milk, definitely one for my saved recipes.
- Maya | Wholesome Yum
  0 May 2, 2018Reply
  
  I am so happy you liked it, Maxine!
Vera
0 March 30, 2018Reply

Made it tonight for the first time and everybody thought it was delicious! I used fresh ginger with the garlic…yum. Thank you so much for such a great dish.
- Maya | Wholesome Yum
  0 March 31, 2018Reply
  
  Thank you so much, Vera! I’m so glad you and your family/friends enjoyed it.
Martha Barrow
0 January 28, 2018Reply

Delicious and easy.
- Maya | Wholesome Yum
  0 January 30, 2018Reply
  
  Thank you, Martha!
Lorey
0 January 10, 2018Reply

Could you use liquid aminos instead of coconut?
- Maya | Wholesome Yum
  0 January 11, 2018Reply
  
  Hi Lorey, Yes, you can!
Sandra
0 January 7, 2018Reply

I made this for lunch today, and it was DELICIOUS! Thanks for sharing. I was searching for low carb foods and this was my choice for today!
- Maya | Wholesome Yum
  0 January 10, 2018Reply
  
  Thank you, Sandra!
Rosemary
0 November 1, 2017Reply

What is the amount of 1 serving?
- Maya | Wholesome Yum
  0 November 2, 2017Reply
  
  Hi Rosemary, The volume of a serving would depend on how tightly you pack it and even how much you let the cabbage cook down. The serving size is just 1/4 of the recipe. If you divide the pan into four sections, it’s one of those.
- Maya | Wholesome Yum
  0 November 11, 2017Reply
  
  Hi Rosemary, A serving is 1/4 of the entire recipe. So if you divide the pan into four sections, a serving is one of those.
Melissa Griffiths
0 October 23, 2017Reply

Cheers to a quick and easy meal! Love it!
- Maya | Wholesome Yum
  0 October 24, 2017Reply
  
  Thank you, Melissa!
Mary H.
0 April 21, 2017Reply

Can I replace the coconut aminos for regular Braggs aminos, or even GF soy sauce? Is there a difference in how much I should use? THANK YOU!!!
- Maya | Wholesome Yum
  0 April 21, 2017Reply
  
  Hi Mary, Yes, you can! Either one of those should work the same way and you can use the same amount.
Helene Dsouza
0 April 6, 2017Reply

Love cabbage stir fry, I make it frequently at home. With chicken it must taste even better!