Sweet & Simple Teriyaki-Style Chicken with Tender Cabbage

Sweet, mild, and saucy—like a homemade version of teriyaki chicken, but simpler. Uses winter cabbage for a soft, kid-approved veggie base.

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Simple Truth® Natural Boneless Skinless Fresh Chicken Breast Family Pack BIG DEAL! 1 lb $5.49/lb sale (reg. $5.99/lb)
Organic Green Cabbage ~3/4 lb (about 1/2 small cabbage), thinly sliced $1.69/lb
Organic Jumbo Yellow Onion 1 small, sliced $1.49/lb
Organic Ginger Root 1 tsp grated (optional, can omit for very picky kids) $3.99/lb
Soy sauce 3 tbsp
Honey or brown sugar 1–2 tbsp
Rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar 1 tbsp
Cornstarch 1 1/2 tsp
Water 1/2 cup
Neutral oil 1 1/2 tbsp
Cooked rice (optional) about 2 cups cooked, for serving

Slice chicken into bite-size pieces; season lightly with salt and pepper.
Mix sauce: whisk soy sauce, honey, vinegar, cornstarch, and water (plus optional ginger).
Cook chicken (stove): Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high. Cook chicken 4–6 minutes until browned and cooked through; remove to a plate.
Soften veggies: In the same skillet add onion and cabbage with a pinch of salt. Cook 5–7 minutes until tender (add a splash of water if it sticks).
Sauce it: Return chicken to skillet. Pour in sauce; simmer 1–2 minutes until glossy and thickened.
Serve: Over rice or on its own. Keep extra sauce on the side for kids who want more dipping.

Health notes: High-protein; add more cabbage or serve with brown rice if desired. Control sugar by reducing honey.

Drink pairing: Iced tea; for adults, a light lager.

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