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Sautéed Garlic Cabbage with Tender Chicken

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Sautéed Garlic Cabbage with Tender Chicken is a quick and flavorful one-skillet meal featuring juicy chicken, crisp-tender cabbage, and aromatic garlic. It’s wholesome, satisfying, and perfect for a low-carb dinner solution.

  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Sauté
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, diced
  • 4 cups green or napa cabbage, thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
  • 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced or minced
  • 1 small onion or shallot, sliced (optional)
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce or tamari (optional)
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice or apple cider vinegar (optional)
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley or chives, chopped for garnish

Instructions

  1. Season diced chicken with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sauté for 4–5 minutes until browned and just cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  3. Add another tbsp of oil to the skillet if needed. Sauté garlic and onion/shallot (if using) for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Add sliced cabbage, red pepper flakes, and season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Sauté for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cabbage is tender but still crisp.
  5. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Add soy sauce or tamari (if using), toss everything together, and cook for 1–2 more minutes.
  6. Finish with lemon juice or vinegar, and garnish with fresh herbs. Serve warm.

Notes

  • Use thighs for juicier texture or breasts for leaner meat.
  • Add bell peppers or carrots for extra veggies and color.
  • Omit soy sauce for a lighter flavor or use coconut aminos for paleo option.
  • Great for low-carb wraps or bowls.

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