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Teriyaki Chicken and Cabbage Bowls

Flavorful teriyaki chicken sautéed with cabbage and vegetables for an easy weeknight bowl.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Tbsp avocado oil for cooking
  • 1 medium yellow onion chopped
  • 6 to 8 cups green cabbage thinly sliced
  • 1 large carrot grated
  • 1 red bell pepper cut into matchsticks
  • 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts chopped into bite-sized pieces
  • 5 stalks green onion chopped
  • 1 pinch sea salt to taste
  • 5 Tbsp liquid aminos or soy sauce
  • 1 Tbsp avocado oil for sauce
  • 2 Tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp pure maple syrup or honey
  • 4 large garlic cloves minced
  • 1 Tbsp fresh ginger peeled and grated
  • 1 Tbsp tapioca flour or cornstarch to thicken sauce (optional)

Equipment

  • large pot or 12-inch skillet (Dutch oven or sauté pan)
  • small bowl or measuring cup
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Knife and cutting board

Method
 

  1. Whisk the sauce: in a small bowl or measuring cup, combine 1 Tbsp avocado oil, 5 Tbsp liquid aminos or soy sauce, 2 Tbsp rice vinegar, 2 Tbsp maple syrup or honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, and tapioca flour or cornstarch until smooth; set aside.
  2. Heat 1 Tbsp avocado oil in a large pot or 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  3. Add the chopped onion and sauté 3–4 minutes until it begins to soften.
  4. Add the sliced cabbage, grated carrot, and red bell pepper; cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage wilts, about 8–10 minutes.
  5. Push the vegetables to one side of the pan and add the chopped chicken and most of the chopped green onions; cook the chicken undisturbed for 5–8 minutes to brown, stirring once or twice while keeping it separate from the vegetables.
  6. Stir the browned chicken into the vegetables, cover, and continue cooking over medium-high heat until the chicken reaches 165°F and is cooked through, about 8–15 more minutes.
  7. Pour the prepared teriyaki sauce into the pot and stir to coat everything; cook at high heat, stirring, until the sauce thickens and excess liquid reduces.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning with more liquid aminos/soy sauce or a pinch of sea salt if needed, then sprinkle with remaining green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
  9. Serve the teriyaki chicken and cabbage in bowls with lime wedges and extra sauce as desired.

Notes

  • 6–8 cups cabbage ≈ 1 medium head or two 14-oz bags of coleslaw mix.
  • Use leftover or rotisserie chicken to save time.
  • Or use 1/4–1/3 cup store-bought teriyaki sauce instead of making your own.
  • Substitute coconut aminos for soy sauce for a soy-free version and omit sweetener if desired.
  • Tapioca flour or cornstarch is optional and thickens the sauce.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.