Tangy Cabbage and Chicken StirFry

Ingredients:

• 1 lb chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces (GI: 0)
• 3 cups shredded cabbage (GI: 10)
• 1 medium onion, sliced (GI: 10)
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced (GI: 10)
• 2 tbsp olive oil (GI: 0)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced (GI: 0)
• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar (GI: 5)

For the marinade:

• 2 tbsp soy sauce (GI: 0)
• 1 tsp sesame oil (GI: 0)
• 1 tsp cornstarch (GI: 95)

For garnish:

• 2 green onions, sliced (GI: 10)

Instructions:

1. In a small bowl, combine the ingredients for the marinade and mix well. Add in the chicken and mix until each piece is well coated. Set aside for 15 minutes.
2. Heat up 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a wok or large pan over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add in the chicken and stir fry until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
3. In the same wok or pan, heat up another tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Once hot, add in the garlic and onion. Stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and slightly softened. Add in the red bell pepper and continue stir-frying for another minute.
4. Turn up the heat to high and add in the shredded cabbage. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until it starts to get tender but still has some crunch to it.
5. Add the chicken back into the pan and stir to combine with the vegetables. Pour in the apple cider vinegar and cook until the liquid has reduced and thickened slightly, about 1-2 minutes.
6. Garnish the stir-fry with sliced green onions and serve hot.

Flavor Profile:

This Tangy Cabbage and Chicken Stir-Fry has a lot of flavors going on! The soy sauce marinade gives the chicken a salty and savory taste, while the sesame oil adds a nutty flavor. The apple cider vinegar brings the tanginess to the dish with a slight sweetness. The vegetables also provide a nice crunch and texture to the stir-fry.

Diabetic-friendliness:

This recipe is perfect for diabetics as it has a low glycemic index score of 21. All the ingredients used have a low GI score except for cornstarch, which is used in small amounts as a thickener. Overall, this dish is low in carbs, high in protein, and filled with fibrous vegetables.