Chicken Cabbage Recipe
This Chicken and Cabbage recipe is a healthy, flavorful, and quick meal made with tender chicken and sautéed cabbage. Packed with simple ingredients, it’s perfect for a low-carb dinner or as a hearty side dish.
Equipment
- Large skillet or wok
- Knife and cutting board
- Tongs
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
- 1/2 head green cabbage thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 small onion sliced
- 1 tbsp soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
- 1 tsp sesame oil optional, for flavor
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes optional, for heat
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Green onions and sesame seeds optional, for garnish
Instructions
Prepare the Chicken:
- Thinly slice the chicken breasts and season them with salt and pepper.
Cook the Chicken:
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the sliced chicken and cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Cook the Vegetables:
- In the same skillet, heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Add the garlic, onion, and red pepper flakes (if using), and sauté for 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the cabbage and stir-fry for 5-6 minutes, until the cabbage is tender but still crisp.
Combine and Season:
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the cabbage. Stir in the soy sauce, sesame oil, and ground ginger. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
Serve:
- Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds, if desired. Serve hot as a main dish or alongside rice.
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Notes
You can add additional vegetables like carrots or bell peppers for more color and flavor.
For a spicy kick, drizzle sriracha or another hot sauce over the finished dish.
This recipe can also be made with ground chicken, turkey, or pork for a variation.
For a spicy kick, drizzle sriracha or another hot sauce over the finished dish.
This recipe can also be made with ground chicken, turkey, or pork for a variation.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg
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