Crispy Baked Chicken Recipe With Creamy Caramelized Cabbage (8 Ingredients) by Donna John

Cabbage seems to be all the rage right now. The vegetable has been the star of several new recipes in my kitchen lately. My caramelized cabbage pasta recipe and caramelized cabbage side dish recipe were huge hits and found a place in my recipe binder. Joining them will be this crispy baked chicken thighs recipe with creamy caramelized cabbage. Delicious!

This one-pan recipe has quick and easy prep and cooks up in one skillet. The chicken dinner starts on the stovetop and ends in the oven. You don't need a lot of ingredients for this gluten-free recipe either. Here is your short shopping list: bone-in chicken thighs, smoked paprika, olive oil, onion, garlic, green cabbage (check out the health benefits of cabbage), curry powder and either evaporated milk or full-fat coconut milk.

The chicken is browned on the skin side in an ovenproof skillet then removed to a plate while other ingredients are prepared. The chicken joins the party and is baked for about 30 minutes in the oven. The chicken skin gets even more crispy and the cabbage gets soft, creamy and caramelized.

This winner winner chicken dinner is sure to be a hit with the family. Serve the chicken and cabbage with your favorite side dishes. I served mine with fresh green beans.

Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 - 6 bone-in chicken thighs
• smoked paprika
• olive oil
• 1 onion, sliced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 small head green cabbage, sliced thin
• 1 tablespoon curry powder
• 1 cup evaporated milk or full-fat coconut milk

Here's how to make it: 

1. Season the chicken thighs on both sides with salt, black pepper and smoked paprika. (You could use any chicken pieces for this recipe, but it will affect cooking time.)
   
2. Heat a drizzle of olive oil in an oven-proof skillet (I used a cast iron skillet). Add the chicken, skin side down, and cook until golden brown, about 5 to 8 minutes. Remove the chicken to a plate. (The chicken will not be cooked through.)
   
3. Add the onion and garlic to the pan. Cook until onion softens, about 2 to 3 minutes.
   
4. Add the cabbage to the pan. Season with salt and pepper.
   
5. Cook until the cabbage softens, about 5 minutes.
   
6. Add the curry powder and evaporated milk or coconut milk. Bring to a simmer. (If you don't like curry powder, skip it. You could use ground turmeric, garlic powder or onion powder instead. Adjust amounts to suit your taste.)
   
7. Cook, stirring, for about 2 minutes.
   
8. Nestle the chicken on top of the cabbage.
   
9. Bake in a preheated 375-degree F oven for about 25 to 30 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through. The chicken is cooked through when it reaches 165 degrees F internal temperature. Use a meat thermometer if you're unsure.
   
10. Serve the chicken over the caramelized cabbage with your favorite sides. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and reheat in the microwave.
    

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