Vietnamese Chicken and Red Cabbage Cups

Vietnamese Chicken and Red Cabbage Cups

Cute Chicken and Cabbage Cups

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 5m
Cook Time: 10m
Total Time: 15m
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (30 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

350
Calories
19.2g
Fat
101mg
Cholesterol
1043mg
Sodium
10g
Carbohydrate
34.6g
Protein
Vietnamese Chicken and Red Cabbage Cups

Recipe Description

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:

Ingredients for Vietnamese Chicken and Red Cabbage Cups

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Cook chicken and onion

    5 min
    Step 1 - Vietnamese Chicken and Red Cabbage CupsStep 1 - Vietnamese Chicken and Red Cabbage Cups

    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.

  2. 2

    Combine sauce ingredients

    2 min
    Step 2 - Vietnamese Chicken and Red Cabbage CupsStep 2 - Vietnamese Chicken and Red Cabbage Cups

    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.

  3. 3

    Add sauce to chicken

    2 min
    Step 3 - Vietnamese Chicken and Red Cabbage Cups

    Pour sauce over cooked chicken and toss to coat well.

  4. 4

    Prepare cups

    5 min
    Step 4 - Vietnamese Chicken and Red Cabbage CupsStep 4 - Vietnamese Chicken and Red Cabbage Cups

    Portion chicken mixture evenly between 4 whole cabbage leaves and top with a few onion and cabbage slices, some cilantro, mint and chili.

  5. 5

    Serve

    1 min
    Step 5 - Vietnamese Chicken and Red Cabbage Cups

    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!

About the author

Lilly Mathuse

Lilly is an enthusiastic and cheerful young mom. She knows as well as any parent that children can be really picky when it comes to food. And she’s had plenty of experience trying to cook meals that are both tasty and nutritious, and able to satisfy the tastes of a fussy kid right away! To save you some precious time, Lilly's going to share with you all the tricks she learned the hard way, so you don’t have to! She has a wealth of recipes for quick and easy meals for kids and families on a budget.

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (30 reviews)
Paige Thompson
December 26, 2024
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These cups are amazing! We made them for a family dinner, and everyone loved the flavors. So quick and fun to eat! Perfect for our busy nights!

Kike
August 23, 2024
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Rápido, sabroso, excelente.

Dani
August 7, 2024
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¡Qué delicia! Hice estos Cups para una cena y mi marido no paró de alabarme. ¡Repetiremos seguro!

Daisy
April 15, 2024
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Delicious!

Vicky
April 1, 2024
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Tried these Vietnamese Chicken and Red Cabbage Cups last weekend for a family night. They were such a hit! The flavors popped and they were super easy to whip up. I love how they look in those big cabbage leaves. My kids thought we were dining out. Can't wait to make 'em again!

Vanessa Thompson
October 21, 2023
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Delicious! I made these for a family gathering and everyone loved them. Fast to prepare and so tasty!

YummyMum
October 13, 2023
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Superb! I made these for the kiddos as a fun dinner, and they devoured them! The flavours are just perfect, and I love the vibrant colours! Making dinner fun and healthy has never been easier. Will definitely be making again!

Louis
October 10, 2023
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Wow, these Vietnamese Chicken and Red Cabbage Cups are just superb! Made them for my wife's birthday and she loved it. It was so easy, didn't take long at all! The flavors are on point, and it looks great on the table. Thank you for this simple yet awesome recipe! I'll definitely make this again.

Tina
October 5, 2023
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Yasss! These cups are sooo yummy and great for my dinner parties!

Brad
March 21, 2023
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These cups are awesome. Made them for the family and everyone loved them. It took less than 15 minutes and they were so fun to eat. Found the flavors unique and refreshing, especially with the fresh herbs.

Yummy89
November 1, 2022
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I made these cups for my wife and her love for Vietnamese food just grew! Simple and packed with flavor, it's now a family favorite. Even my kids enjoyed helping out with the wraps.

Kevin
September 27, 2021
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Super easy cups!

Brian Thompson
April 3, 2021
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Awesome!

Yummy77
May 28, 2020
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These cups are simply great! I made them for friends last week, and they loved the fresh flavors and the unique presentation.

Val
May 22, 2020
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These cups were a hit. My kids loved them and I loved the fresh flavors. Cooking together made it a fun family night, easily whip these up when in a rush.

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