Description
Chicken Rolls wrapped in tender cabbage leaves are a nutritious and flavorful dish featuring a savory chicken filling with rice and aromatic seasonings, topped with a tangy sauce. A wholesome, low-carb meal perfect for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 cup cooked rice (optional)
- 8–10 cabbage leaves
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp hoisin sauce or sweet chili sauce
- 1 tbsp olive oil or sesame oil
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 2 green onions, chopped
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Blanch cabbage leaves for 2–3 minutes until pliable. Drain and set aside.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onions and garlic until fragrant.
- Add ground chicken, cooking until browned. Stir in soy sauce, hoisin or chili sauce, salt, and pepper. Cook until fully done. Let cool slightly.
- Mix in cooked rice and chopped green onions (if using).
- Place a spoonful of the filling on each cabbage leaf. Roll tightly, tucking in the sides like a burrito.
- Arrange the rolls in a baking dish and brush or spoon extra sauce over the top.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15–20 minutes, or until heated through.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a touch of ginger to the filling.
- Use Savoy or green cabbage for best results.
- Skip rice for a low-carb version or use quinoa.
- Freeze unbaked rolls for up to 2 months.
- Steaming instead of baking is a great alternative method.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 rolls
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg