Sesame Braised Chicken & Cabbage

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. Prepare ingredients as listed above.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Add cabbage, diced tomatoes, and vinegar and simmer for another 4 minutes. Remove from heat, toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
6. Serve sprinkled with minced scallion tops and sesame seeds.

Nutrition Highlights

Serving Suggestions

• Seaweed Rice

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