A colorful medley of coarsely chopped hearty cabbage, tender chicken pieces, and vivid red tomatoes simmered in a vibrant sauce, garnished with bright green parsley, and served in a rustic wooden bowl.

African-Style Cabbage & Chicken Stir - Fry

Name: African-Style Cabbage & Chicken Stir - Fry
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: African
Ingredients: 1/2 medium cabbage coarsely chopped; 2 chicken breasts cubed; 3 ripe tomatoes diced; 3 garlic cloves minced; 1 medium red onion sliced; 1/2 tsp ground turmeric; 1/2 tsp ground coriander; 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper; a handful fresh parsley finely chopped; 2 tablespoons olive oil; to taste salt; to taste pepper

Savory cabbage stir-fry with a flavorful African spin.

Category Quick and Easy

Prep 10 minutes

Cook 30 minutes

Style African

Technique Stir Fry

Diet Friendly Low-Carb

Daily recipe · July 08, 2024

A little about this dish

This enticing recipe puts a new twist on traditional African-inspired fare, introducing an unexpected hero - the humble cabbage. Teamed with chicken, an array of spices, and gently stewed tomatoes, this dish becomes a vibrant display of taste and color.

Ingredients (for 2)

Medium cabbage — 1/2 — coarsely chopped
Chicken breasts — 2 — cubed
Ripe tomatoes — 3 — diced
Garlic cloves — 3 — minced
Medium red onion — 1 — sliced
Ground turmeric — 1/2 tsp
Ground coriander — 1/2 tsp
Cayenne pepper — 1/4 tsp
Fresh parsley — a handful — finely chopped
Olive oil — 2 tablespoons
Salt — to taste
Pepper — to taste

Preparation

Step 1 — 🍳🔥💦

Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
Step 2 — 🧄🍛🔁

Add the sliced red onion and minced garlic to the pan. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until they become soft and aromatic.
Step 3 — 🍗🧂🔄

Add the cubed chicken to the pan. Season it with salt and pepper, then brown all the sides for about 5-6 minutes.
Step 4 — 🍅🧂🍲

Add the diced tomatoes to the pan along with ground turmeric, ground coriander, and cayenne pepper. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.
Step 5 — 🍅🥫⏳

Simmer the mixture until the tomatoes start to break down and form a sauce, this will take around 5 minutes.
Step 6 — 🥬🔁⏲️

Stir in the coarsely chopped cabbage, making sure it's properly coated with the sauce. Cover the pan and let it simmer on medium-low heat for about 10 minutes until the cabbage becomes tender.
Step 7 — 🧂🌱🍽️

Adjust the seasoning to your preference, garnish the dish with finely chopped fresh parsley before serving hot.

A final fox tip

Feel free to experiment with different proteins - shrimp, tofu or chickpeas would all work perfectly! You could also add in more veggies if desired. Kids can help with chopping of veggies and stirring the stirring-fry under supervision.