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Braised Cabbage with Chicken

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Braised Cabbage with Chicken is a hearty one-pan dinner featuring juicy, golden-seared chicken nestled into tender, slow-braised cabbage and vegetables. This comforting Braised Cabbage with Chicken recipe delivers rich flavor from simple pantry ingredients, making it perfect for weeknight meals, meal prep, or cozy family dinners.

Ingredients

  • 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs or breasts

  • Salt, to taste

  • Black pepper, to taste

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 onion, sliced

  • 2 carrots, sliced

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 small head green cabbage, chopped

  • 1 cup chicken broth

  • 1 teaspoon paprika

  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme

  • 1 bay leaf

  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  • Season chicken generously with salt, black pepper, and paprika.

  • Heat olive oil in a large deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.

  • Place chicken skin-side down and sear for 5–7 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.

  • In the same pan, sauté onion and carrots for 5 minutes until softened.

  • Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

  • Add chopped cabbage and cook 5–7 minutes, stirring to coat in pan drippings.

  • Pour in chicken broth. Add thyme and bay leaf; stir gently.

  • Nestle chicken pieces on top, skin-side up.

  • Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 30–40 minutes, until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) and cabbage is tender.

  • Remove bay leaf. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.

Notes

For crispier skin, uncover during the final 10 minutes or broil briefly.Simmer uncovered a few extra minutes if cabbage releases excess liquid.Bone-in thighs offer the best flavor and remain especially juicy.A splash of apple cider vinegar or lemon juice brightens the dish beautifully

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