Description
Enjoy a flavorful and satisfying meal with this Sautéed Garlic Cabbage with Tender Chicken recipe. Tender chicken, savory garlic, and caramelized cabbage come together in a harmonious blend of flavors that will delight your taste buds. This dish is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or a casual weekend meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (thinly sliced)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
- 1 tablespoon butter
For the Cabbage:
- 4 cups green cabbage (thinly sliced)
- 1 small onion (sliced)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce (or coconut aminos for gluten-free)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Season the sliced chicken with salt and pepper.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5 to 6 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Sauté the Vegetables: In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and the butter. Sauté the onion and garlic for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant. Add the cabbage and paprika, and cook for 6 to 8 minutes until tender and slightly caramelized.
- Combine Ingredients: Return the chicken to the pan, add soy sauce and lemon juice, and stir everything together. Cook for another 2 minutes to warm through.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from heat and garnish with chopped parsley. Serve hot.
Notes
- This dish is great on its own or served over rice or cauliflower rice.
- Add red pepper flakes for heat or a drizzle of sesame oil for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 470 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
