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Cabbage Rice with Chicken

Cultural Context

Cabbage Rice with Chicken is a comforting dish that reflects the resourcefulness of American home cooking, utilizing simple, affordable ingredients. It often appears in family meals, combining protein and vegetables with rice to create a hearty one-pan dish. Variations exist across cultures, with similar recipes found in Asian and Eastern European cuisines, showcasing the versatility of cabbage and rice.

AmericanUSmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1 large chicken breast (or 2 regular-sized chicken breasts)
4 cups shredded white cabbage
1 cup onion (chopped)
3 teaspoons cumin seeds
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 tablespoon garlic ginger paste
3 tablespoons sunflower oil
salt (to taste)
black pepper (to taste)
5 cups cooked basmati rice
cilantro (for garnish)

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned chicken

Tofu provides a plant-based option while canned chicken is more affordable.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while liquid aminos offers a similar flavor at a lower cost.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola oil is a budget-friendly option.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is a lighter option, while water with seasoning is cost-effective.

1

Cut the chicken breast into thin strips, removing skin and bone.

2

Shred the white cabbage and chop the onion.

3

Heat 3 tablespoons of sunflower oil in a wok or skillet over medium-high heat.

4

Add the chopped onion and cumin seeds to the hot oil, cooking for a few seconds.

5

Add the chicken strips to the pan, seasoning with salt and black pepper.

6

Stir in 1 tablespoon of garlic ginger paste and cook for 4 minutes on high heat, stirring frequently.

7

Add the shredded cabbage and 1 tablespoon of curry powder to the pan, cooking for another 4 minutes while stirring continuously.

8

Add the cold, cooked basmati rice to the mixture, stirring well to combine.

9

Fry the rice for an additional 4 to 5 minutes on high heat, allowing it to get some color and fry well.

10

Garnish with cilantro before serving.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingstir-frying

Equipment Needed

wokskilletknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Dietary

dairy-freegluten-freenut-free

Allergens

soymilk

Also Known As

Cabbage Chicken RiceChicken Cabbage Rice

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