Sesame Braised Chicken & Cabbage

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(from Margie’s recipe box)

This highly nutritious chicken, cabbage, and kale dish is easily made and is very fresh tasting. It is a meal in one dish that is very satisfying and delicious with the chicken. By using our Healthy Sauté and stovetop braising techniques you get a healthier dish without heated oils that is still full of flavor. Serve with “Seaweed Rice”

Source: http://www.whfoods.com/

Prep time: 30 minutes
Serves 4 people

Categories: Cabbage, Chicken, Kale, Main

Ingredients

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 4 cups green cabbage, sliced thin
  • 4 cups finely chopped kale, stems removed
  • 1 medium-sized onion, cut in half and sliced thin
  • 1 TBS minced fresh ginger
  • 2 medium cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup + 1 TBS chicken broth
  • 1 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 15 oz can diced tomatoes, drained
  • 2 TBS rice vinegar
  • 1 TBS extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup chopped scallion tops
  • 1 TBS sesame seeds
  • salt and white pepper to taste

Directions

  1. MSB: Halve all ingredients for two servings; we used less chicken

  2. Prepare ingredients as listed above.

  3. Heat 1 TBS broth in a stainless steel wok or large skillet. Healthy Sauté onion in broth over medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until translucent. Add garlic and ginger and continue to sauté for another minute.

  4. Add chicken pieces and cook for a couple of minutes. Add turmeric, coriander, and mix with chicken. Add kale. Sauté for another couple of minutes, stirring constantly.

  5. Add 1/2 cup broth and bring to a boil on high heat. Reduce heat and simmer over low heat covered for about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  6. Add cabbage, diced tomatoes, and vinegar and simmer for another 4 minutes. Remove from heat, toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper.

  7. Serve sprinkled with minced scallion tops and sesame seeds.

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