Description
Tender steamed chicken with soft cabbage, fresh scallions, garlic, and ginger in a light savory sauce. This cozy, low-effort dish is perfect for serving over rice when you want something comforting, simple, and full of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, sliced into bite-size pieces
- 4 cups green cabbage, roughly chopped
- 6 scallions, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, finely grated
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon neutral oil
Instructions
- Preheat a large skillet or wide pan with a lid over medium heat for 1 to 2 minutes.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, chicken broth, white pepper, and salt.
- In a small cup, stir the cornstarch with the water until smooth, then whisk it into the sauce mixture.
- Add the neutral oil to the pan and spread the chopped cabbage across the bottom in an even layer.
- Scatter half of the garlic and ginger over the cabbage.
- Arrange the sliced chicken evenly over the cabbage, then top with the remaining garlic and ginger.
- Pour the prepared sauce over everything and sprinkle half of the scallions on top.
- Cover the pan and cook over medium-low heat for 14 to 16 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and the cabbage is tender.
- Uncover for the last 1 to 2 minutes if needed to let the sauce thicken slightly.
- Taste and adjust salt if needed, then top with the remaining scallions and serve hot.
Notes
- Chicken thighs stay especially juicy, but chicken breast can be used if cooked carefully.
- Green cabbage works beautifully, though napa cabbage is a softer alternative.
- Serve with steamed rice or noodles to soak up the savory sauce.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat gently with a splash of broth or water.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
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