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Photo:Photographer: Jacob Fox, Food stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop stylist: Joseph Wanek
Photographer: Jacob Fox, Food stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop stylist: Joseph Wanek
Active Time:25 minsTotal Time:1 hr 20 minsServings:4
Active Time:25 mins
Active Time:
25 mins
Total Time:1 hr 20 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 20 mins
Servings:4
Servings:
4
Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients2 1/4cupsreduced-sodium chicken broth2tablespoonslemon juice1tablespoonDijon mustard1teaspoonchoppedfresh oregano, plus more for garnish2tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil, divided3/4teaspoonsalt, divided1/2teaspoonground pepper, divided4(6-ounce) bone-in, skin-onchicken thighs1 small headgreen cabbage(about16ounces) , cut into 6 (1 1/2- to 2-inch-thick) wedges1cupbrownbasmati rice1/4cupcrumbledfeta cheeseLemon wedgesfor serving (optional)
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Ingredients
2 1/4cupsreduced-sodium chicken broth
2tablespoonslemon juice
1tablespoonDijon mustard
1teaspoonchoppedfresh oregano, plus more for garnish
2tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil, divided
3/4teaspoonsalt, divided
1/2teaspoonground pepper, divided
4(6-ounce) bone-in, skin-onchicken thighs
1 small headgreen cabbage(about16ounces) , cut into 6 (1 1/2- to 2-inch-thick) wedges
1cupbrownbasmati rice
1/4cupcrumbledfeta cheese
Lemon wedgesfor serving (optional)
Directions
Preheat oven to 350°F. Whisk broth, lemon juice, mustard, oregano, 1 tablespoon oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper together in a medium bowl until combined.
Sprinkle chicken with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken, skin-sides down; cook, undisturbed, until the skins are golden brown and crispy, about 6 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a plate. Do not wipe the pan clean.
Add cabbage wedges to the pan; cook over medium-high heat, flipping once, until slightly charred and beginning to become tender, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a separate plate. Do not wipe the pan clean.
Reduce heat to medium; cook rice, stirring constantly, until toasted and fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in the broth mixture until evenly combined.
Nestle the cabbage wedges and the chicken, skin-sides up, in a single layer in the rice mixture. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Remove from heat and cover with a tight-fitting lid.
Transfer to the oven and bake until the liquid is absorbed, the rice is tender, and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest portion of chicken registers at least 165°F, about 45 minutes. Remove the lid; bake until the chicken skins crisp up slightly, about 6 minutes. Remove from oven; top evenly with feta. Garnish with oregano and serve with lemon wedges, if desired.
Nutrition InformationServing Size: 1 chicken thigh, scant ¾ cup rice & 1½ cabbage wedgesCalories 418, Fat 17g, Saturated Fat 4g, Cholesterol 112mg, Carbohydrates 40g, Total Sugars 5g, Added Sugars 0g, Protein 28g, Fiber 5g, Sodium 737mg, Potassium 541mg
Nutrition Information
Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh, scant ¾ cup rice & 1½ cabbage wedgesCalories 418, Fat 17g, Saturated Fat 4g, Cholesterol 112mg, Carbohydrates 40g, Total Sugars 5g, Added Sugars 0g, Protein 28g, Fiber 5g, Sodium 737mg, Potassium 541mg
Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh, scant ¾ cup rice & 1½ cabbage wedges
Calories 418, Fat 17g, Saturated Fat 4g, Cholesterol 112mg, Carbohydrates 40g, Total Sugars 5g, Added Sugars 0g, Protein 28g, Fiber 5g, Sodium 737mg, Potassium 541mg
Frequently Asked Questions
Both chicken and cabbage offer plenty of nutrition. This dish useschicken thighs, and while they have a few more calories and fat grams thanchicken breasts, they still fit within a healthy diet—and they have several nutritional benefits. For starters, they are a great source of complete protein. This means that they contain all nine of the essential amino acids that our bodies cannot make on their own and must get from food. Chicken thighs are also an excellent source of selenium and a good source of zinc and vitamin B12.You might be wondering about the chicken skin, since we left it on in this dish. Chicken skin provides nutrients on its own, including vitamins, minerals and collagen. And while some of the fat in the skin is saturated, according to theUSDA, most of the skin’s fat content is mono- and polyunsaturated—thehealthy kinds of fats.As far as the cabbage goes, it’s a cruciferous vegetable and, like all cruciferous veggies, it’s loaded with fiber, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Altogether,cabbage offers a healthy package that can help fight inflammation, improve gut health and lower the risk of cancer.
Both chicken and cabbage offer plenty of nutrition. This dish useschicken thighs, and while they have a few more calories and fat grams thanchicken breasts, they still fit within a healthy diet—and they have several nutritional benefits. For starters, they are a great source of complete protein. This means that they contain all nine of the essential amino acids that our bodies cannot make on their own and must get from food. Chicken thighs are also an excellent source of selenium and a good source of zinc and vitamin B12.
You might be wondering about the chicken skin, since we left it on in this dish. Chicken skin provides nutrients on its own, including vitamins, minerals and collagen. And while some of the fat in the skin is saturated, according to theUSDA, most of the skin’s fat content is mono- and polyunsaturated—thehealthy kinds of fats.
As far as the cabbage goes, it’s a cruciferous vegetable and, like all cruciferous veggies, it’s loaded with fiber, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Altogether,cabbage offers a healthy package that can help fight inflammation, improve gut health and lower the risk of cancer.
To prevent the cabbage from falling apart, leave the core intact. Whencutting cabbage into wedges, cut the cabbage in half lengthwise through the stem end. Then cut each cabbage half into 3 wedges.
To get crispy chicken skin, remove the lid from the pan and let the chicken bake directly under the heat for about 6 minutes.
EatingWell.com, December 2023
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