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
Cuisine: African
Ingredients: 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

Category Quick and Easy

Prep 10 minutes

Cook 30 minutes

Style African

Technique Stir Fry

Diet Friendly Low-Carb

Daily Recipe: July 08, 2024

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.

Additional

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.