These Vietnamese Chicken and Red Cabbage Cups are not just quick and simple to make in under 15 minutes, they’re deliciously tasty, nutritiously balanced and plated in a cute and different way.
Served inside giant cabbage leaves, filled with paprika spiced chicken cooked in brown sugar, some lime and fish sauce and garnished with fresh herbs of cilantro, mint leaves and some red chili slices for added flavor.
To make Vietnamese Chicken and Red Cabbage Cups, you will need the following ingredients:
In a large skillet over medium heat, heat 1 tablespoon canola oil and add 1 pound chicken, ½ onion, finely chopped, 2 teaspoon paprika, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally for about 5 minutes, until the chicken is lightly browned and no longer pink in the center.
In a small mixing bowl whisk 2 tablespoon oil, 1 teaspoon lime zest, 2 tablespoons lime juice, 1 tablespoon fish sauce and 1 packed teaspoon sugar until well combined.
Pour sauce over cooked chicken and toss to coat well.
Portion chicken mixture evenly between 4 whole cabbage leaves and top with a few onion and cabbage slices, some cilantro, mint and chili.
Garnish with lime wedges to serve!
These Vietnamese Chicken and Red Cabbage Cups have a gorgeous combination of flavor and color brought together for a beautiful aesthetic dish. Try them and take some pics then post them online and tag #cookmerecipes for us to see!