Description
Enjoy a flavorful and nutritious meal with this Cabbage Sautéed with Chicken recipe. Tender chicken pieces are combined with sautéed cabbage, creating a satisfying dish that is perfect for a quick and easy dinner.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
Sautéed Cabbage:
- 1 small onion (sliced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 small head green cabbage (shredded or thinly sliced)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
Garnish:
- Chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
- Cook the Chicken: In a large skillet or wok, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5–6 minutes until golden and cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
- Sauté the Vegetables: In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Sauté the onion until softened. Add garlic and cook briefly.
- Add Cabbage and Seasonings: Add cabbage, paprika, thyme, soy sauce, and vinegar. Cook until cabbage is tender.
- Combine and Serve: Return chicken to the skillet. Toss everything together and heat through. Adjust seasoning if needed. Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- You can use red cabbage or a mix of green and red for added color.
- This dish pairs well with rice, quinoa, or noodles.
- For extra flavor, try adding red pepper flakes or a drizzle of sesame oil at the end.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
