Sweet Teriyaki-Style Skillet Chicken with Tender Cabbage
A mild, sweet-savory skillet chicken that’s very kid-friendly—served over tender sautéed cabbage (winter seasonal) or rice.
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- Simple Truth® Natural Boneless Skinless Fresh Chicken Breast Family Pack BIG DEAL! 1 lb $5.49/lb sale
- 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
- 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
Instructions
- Prep: Cut chicken into bite-size pieces; lightly season with pepper (and a small pinch of salt if desired).
- Sauce: Whisk soy sauce, honey, vinegar, cornstarch, and water.
- Cook chicken: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high. Cook chicken 4–6 min until browned and cooked through; remove.
- Veg: In same skillet add onion + cabbage with a pinch of salt. Cook 5–7 min until tender (splash water if needed).
- Finish: Return chicken. Pour in sauce; simmer 1–2 min until glossy and thickened.
- Serve: Over rice or as-is. Keep extra sauce for dipping.
Health notes: High-protein; control sugar by using 1 tbsp honey. Add extra cabbage for more fiber.
Drink pairing: Iced tea; adults: pilsner or dry Riesling.