Taiwanese Cabbage Chicken Stir-Fry Recipe (Gut-Healthy & Comforting)

This is the kind of dish I grew up with in my Taiwanese home. It’s affordable, flavorful, and insanely easy. Taiwanese cabbage also known as flat cabbage or sweet cabbage—is more tender, crisp, and naturally sweet than regular green cabbage, making it perfect for quick stir-fries.

Beyond flavor, it’s an incredibly rich source of dietary nitrates. These compounds convert into nitric oxide in the body, helping improve blood flow and increase the delivery of oxygen and nutrients to our cells—supporting stamina, circulation, and overall vitality.

This recipe is also packed with prebiotics from garlic and onion, which help feed beneficial gut bacteria and support a thriving microbiome.

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp avocado or canola oil

• 1 lb chicken thighs, sliced

• 5 big handfuls Taiwanese cabbage, chopped

• 1 small white onion, sliced

• 5 garlic cloves, smashed and roughly chopped

• 2 tsp soy sauce

• 1 tsp rice wine (such as Shaoxing wine)

• ½ tsp sugar (optional)

• ½ tsp Chinese black vinegar

• 2 scallions, chopped into 2-inch slices

• Salt to taste

Instructions

1. Heat oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat.

2. Sauté chicken until browned and cooked through.

3. Add garlic and onion; cook until fragrant.

4. Toss in cabbage, soy sauce, rice wine, sugar (if using), and salt. Stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until cabbage is tender but still crisp.

5. Add black vinegar and scallions. Adjust salt as needed.

6. Serve immediately with rice.

A simple, nourishing weeknight dinner that supports circulation, gut health, and balanced nutrition — all in one comforting bowl.

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