$3 Insanely Cheap Meal | Tender and Juicy Chicken Stir Fry with Cabbage

Make this $3 insanely cheap meal – a tender and juicy Chicken Stir Fry with Cabbage that’s loaded with flavor and nutrition! This easy, healthy, and budget-friendly recipe uses just a few simple ingredients and is ready in under 30 minutes. No complicated steps or expensive ingredients—just delicious food that saves you money.
This is my favorite cheap meal for busy days or whenever I want something quick, nutritious, and full of taste. Perfect for families, students, meal prep, or anyone eating on a budget. Even picky eaters will love it!
Try this $3 chicken & cabbage stir fry and enjoy a cheap, easy meal that’s healthy, filling, and super tasty!

Ingredients:

Chicken Breast – 300 g (10.5 oz) – $2.31

Marinade:
10 ml Light Soy Sauce – $0.08
5 ml Dark Soy Sauce – $0.06
5 ml Rice Vinegar – $0.03
1/4 tsp White Pepper – $0.02
1/4 tsp Sugar – $0.01
2 tsp Cornstarch (10 ml) – $0.08
3 tsp Water – Free
5 ml Sesame Oil – $0.12

Slurry:
2 tsp Cornstarch – $0.08
240 ml Water – Free

Sauce:
2 tsp Light Soy Sauce – $0.08
1 tsp Dark Soy Sauce – $0.06
1/2 tsp Sugar – $0.03

Cabbage – 300 g – $0.65
Bell Pepper – 1 piece – $1.00
Green Onions – 2 stalks – $0.25
Garlic – 4 cloves – $0.20
Ginger – 3 thin slices – $0.07
Olive Oil – 3 tsp – $0.14
Rice Vinegar – 1 tsp – $0.13
Olive Oil – 1 tsp – $0.14

Total Recipe Cost: $5.51 (2 servings)
Cost per Serving: $2.76

Note: Prices are approximate and may vary depending on store and location.

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Welcome to Dollar Meals! Cheap, healthy, budget-friendly meal 300 g (10.5 oz) chicken breast Cut the chicken into thin strips Marinate with… 2 tsp soy sauce (10 ml) 1 tsp dark soy sauce (5 ml) 1 tsp rice vinegar (5 ml) 1/4 tsp white pepper 1/4 tsp sugar 2 tsp cornstarch (10 ml volume) 3 tsp water (15ml) Mix everything up evenly 1 tsp (5 ml) sesame oil Mix well and let it marinate for 20 minutes Mix 1 cup (240 ml) cold water 3 tsp cornstarch Mix well Use this slurry to thicken the sauce later Mix 2 tsp soy sauce 1 tsp dark soy sauce 3 tsp water (15ml) 1/2 tsp sugar Mix well Use this sauce in the pan over the chicken later 300 g (10.5 oz) cabbage Cut the cabbage into 1-inch thick slices Separate the leaves for easy stir-frying later 1 red bell pepper Cut into strips 2 stalks of green onion Cut into 2-inch sections Keep white and green parts separate 4 cloves of garlic Finely mince the garlic 3 slices of ginger Finely mince the ginger Now we are ready to cook 3 tsp olive oil to a hot pan over medium-high heat Add the cabbage to the pan Add the red bell pepper Stir-fry for 1–2 min 15 ml rice wine (optional) Stir-fry for another 30 seconds The rice wine elevates the flavor of the cabbage Remove the veggies from the pan 3 tsp olive oil to a hot pan over medium-high heat Add the marinated chicken to the pan Spread the chicken evenly Cook over medium-high heat until the bottom is golden Add the garlic to the pan Add the ginger to the pan Add only the white part of the green onions Stir fry everything together until the chicken is about 70% cooked Now it’s time to add the soy sauce mixture Stir fry 1 minute more Add the cornstarch and water mixture (slurry) Stir until the sauce thickens Add the cooked cabbage and bell peppers Add the green part of the green onions Give it a few quick tosses to mix everything And we are done!