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Spicy Chicken with Sautéed Cabbage and Zucchini Bowls

Spicy chicken and cabbage with zucchini is a meal prep recipe that takes just 15 minutes to prepare! This chicken and vegetables dinner is a quick and easy solution for a busy weeknight.
Course dinner, Lunch, Main Course, meal-prep
Cuisine American
Keyword cabbage, chicken thighs, meal-prep, zucchini
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 4 bowls
Calories 378kcal
Author Olivia

Ingredients

For Spicy Chicken

For Cabbage and Zucchini

  • 1 medium cabbage 2 lb. trimmed
  • 3 + 1 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • Salt and black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 medium zucchinis sliced

Instructions

For Spicy Chicken

  • In a large bowl, arrange chicken thighs and sprinkle with all of the chicken seasoning ingredients except for the olive oil. Mix everything well to combine and marinate for 15-30 minutes (or overnight).
  • In a large skillet, add olive oil over medium-high heat. Place the chicken skin side down, reduce the heat to medium and cook for 4 to 5 minutes on each side, or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C). Set chicken aside on a plate.

For Cabbage and Zucchini

  • Place the cabbage on a cutting board and cut it in half. Thinly slice each side and discard the core.
  • Place the sliced cabbage in a colander and rinse. Set aside to drain.
  • In a large and deep skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds. Then, add the cabbage, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes. Sauté for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is tender. Season according to your taste and set aside.
  • In the same skillet, add 1 tablespoon of butter, zucchini, salt and pepper. Sauté until it’s tender.
  • Meal-Prepping: Place an even amount of chicken, cabbage, and zucchini into 4 glass containers. Cover with the lid and place in the fridge for up 4 days. Heat in the microwave for about 1½-2 minutes. The time depends on the power of your microwave.

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Notes

  • I like having skin-on the chicken as it's crispy but you can always swap for skinless chicken thighs. The cooking time does not change. However, bone-in chicken thighs will have a longer cooking time.
  • Use an instant-read meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature of the chicken has reached 165F to ensure they’re fully cooked.
  • You can swap chili powder for paprika so it's less spicy. 
  • To store: Store the spicy chicken bowls in the fridge for up to 4 days.
  • To reheat: Reheat the bowls in the microwave until heated through.
  • To freeze: I would recommend only freezing the chicken as the vegetables won’t hold up well. Freeze the chicken in a freezer-safe bag or container for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/4 | Calories: 378kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 748mg | Potassium: 825mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 7g