Spicy Chicken in Cabbage Leaves

Elevate your weeknight dinners with this tantalizing recipe for Spicy Chicken in Cabbage Leaves, a fusion of bold flavors and wholesome ingredients. Featuring tender ground chicken infused with garlic, fresh ginger, and a kick of red chili flakes, the filling is enhanced with soy sauce, fish sauce, and sesame oil for a savory, umami-packed profile. Softened green cabbage leaves serve as a delightfully light yet sturdy wrapper, blanched to perfection before encasing the spicy mixture. The cabbage rolls are skillfully browned in a hot skillet and gently steamed to ensure every bite is juicy and satisfying. Perfect for low-carb and gluten-free meal plans, this dish is incredibly versatile and pairs beautifully with a side of rice or a crisp cucumber salad. Ideal for impressing guests or adding variety to your family dinners, this recipe is ready in under an hour and is sure to become a favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams Ground chicken
• 1 large head Green cabbage
• 3 pieces Garlic cloves
• 1 tablespoon Ginger
• 1 teaspoon Red chili flakes
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
• 2 stalks Green onion
• 1 teaspoon Cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon Water
• 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Carefully remove 8 large cabbage leaves from the head without tearing. Rinse them under cold water and set aside.

Step 2

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Blanch the cabbage leaves for 2 minutes, then transfer them to a bowl of ice water. Drain and pat dry with paper towels.

Step 3

Finely mince the garlic cloves, ginger, and green onion. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, garlic, ginger, green onion, red chili flakes, soy sauce, fish sauce, sesame oil, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine.

Step 4

In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water to form a slurry. Add this to the chicken mixture and mix thoroughly.

Step 5

Lay a cabbage leaf flat on a clean surface. Place about 2 tablespoons of the chicken mixture in the center of the leaf. Fold the sides over and carefully roll it up like a burrito to secure the filling. Repeat with the remaining leaves and filling.

Step 6

Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Add the cabbage rolls seam-side down and cook for 2–3 minutes until lightly browned.

Step 7

Pour 1/4 cup of water into the skillet. Cover and let the rolls steam for 10 minutes, ensuring the chicken is fully cooked.

Step 8

Remove the rolls from the skillet and let them rest for 2 minutes before serving. Optionally, garnish with additional green onions or sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(985.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1103.3

Total Fat 68.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 15.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 14.3g
Cholesterol 424.1mg	0%
Sodium 3993.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 32.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.7g	0%
Total Sugars 12.5g
Protein 107.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 287.1mg	0%
Iron 8.6mg	0%
Potassium 3677.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 52.2%

Protein: 36.8%

Carbs: 11.0%