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Cap Cai

An Indonesian vegetable stir-fry featuring tender chicken breast, colorful vegetables, and a savory light sauce.

25 minEasyServes 4240 cal/serving

IndonesianDinnerStovetopStandardHigh ProteinLow CarbDairy-FreeNut-FreePork-FreeNightshade-Free

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Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 shallots, sliced
  • 1 lb chicken breast, thinly sliced
  • 2 carrots, sliced
  • 2 cups broccoli florets, cut florets
  • 4 cups Napa cabbage, chopped
  • 2 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tsp cornstarch

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat.

  2. 2

    Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 4 sliced shallots, stirring for 1 minute until fragrant.

  3. 3

    Add 1 lb thinly sliced chicken breast and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.

  4. 4

    Add 2 sliced carrots, 2 cups cut florets broccoli florets, and 4 cups chopped Napa cabbage, cooking for 3 minutes until tender-crisp.

  5. 5

    Stir in 2 tbsp oyster sauce, 2 tbsp soy sauce, and 2 tsp cornstarch, cooking for 1 minute until sauce thickens.

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Questions

What internal temperature should Cap Cai reach?

For Cap Cai, the target internal temperature is 165 F (about 75 C), given in step 3. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Is there a substitute for oyster sauce in Cap Cai?

The entry for Cap Cai calls for 2 tbsp oyster sauce. In its place: Hoisin thinned with a little soy sauce is the nearest shelf substitute, and a mushroom stir-fry sauce is the vegetarian one. Both are sweeter, so hold back any sugar in the recipe.

Can I use chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts in Cap Cai?

Yes. Boneless thighs at the same weight are more forgiving and stay juicier. Give them two to four minutes longer; they are at their best around 175 F rather than 165 F. As written, the entry for Cap Cai uses 1 lb chicken breast, thinly sliced.

Can I make Cap Cai gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Cap Cai is 2 tbsp oyster sauce, 2 tbsp soy sauce. Swap the soy-based sauce for tamari or coconut aminos. Everything else proceeds as written.

Does Cap Cai contain shellfish?

Yes: 2 tbsp oyster sauce. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten, soy and shellfish. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How much protein is in Cap Cai?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) has 26 g of protein in about 240 calories, alongside 12 g carbohydrate and 9 g fat, plus 3 g fiber and 650 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list. More like it: the high-protein dinner collection.

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