Healthy Spicy Simmered Chinese Cabbage and Chicken

Name: Healthy Spicy Simmered Chinese Cabbage and Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 Chinese or nappa cabbage; 1 Chicken thigh meat; 1/2 Carrot; 5 stalks Green onion; 1 tbsp Chicken soup stock granules; 2 tbsp Hot water; 1 tbsp Gochujang; 1 to 2 teaspoons Doubanjiang; 1 1/2 tbsp Soy sauce; 30 grams Cellophane noodles

Servings: persons

1
Divide the Chinese cabbage into the stem and leaf parts and cut into easy to eat pieces.
2
Peel the carrot and cut into easy to eat pieces.
3
Take the skin and excess fat off the chicken thigh meat and cut into large bite-sized pieces.
4
Soak the cellophane glass noodles in boiling water until they're not too soft, and cut up roughly.
5
Cut the green onion into 5 cm long pieces.
6
Put the cabbage stems, carrot and the chicken stock granules dissolved in the hot water, cover with a lid and steam-cook over medium heat.
7
When it comes to a boil, put the chicken on top, cover with the green cabbage leaves, put the lid back on and continue steam-cooking.
8
When the vegetables are softened, add the combined gochujang, doubanjiang and soy sauce and continue steam-cooking.
9
When the vegetables are totally softened add the cut noodles and green onions from Step 4, and it's done.

136

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 Chinese or nappa cabbage, 1 Chicken thigh meat, 1/2 Carrot, 5 stalks Green onion, and more.

Yes, Healthy Spicy Simmered Chinese Cabbage and Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!