Baked chicken thighs with cabbage in the oven

6 servings

90 minutes

Baked chicken thighs with cabbage in the oven is a cozy and hearty dish rooted in European cuisine. The simplicity of the ingredients combines with depth of flavor: tender chicken thighs infused with aromatic spices pair with caramelized vegetables. Cabbage, sweet pepper, carrot, and onion turn into a juicy bed, filling the dish with natural sweetness and a hint of acidity. Bay leaf and garlic add spiciness, while ketchup brings a light tomato note. This dish is perfect for a cozy family dinner or festive gathering, delighting with its simplicity and rich taste.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 257.9
• Proteins: 16.4g
• Fats: 17.1g
• Carbohydrates: 10.5g

Ingredients

• Chicken thighs: 500 g
• Red sweet pepper: 100 g
• Onion: 1 head
• Carrot: 100 g
• Garlic: 2 clove
• Cabbage: 400 g
• Parsley: to taste
• Bay leaf: 2 pc
• Vegetable oil: 50 ml
• Salt: to taste
• Seasoning for chicken: 2 tsp
• Ketchup: 2 tbsp

Cooking steps

1. Prepare the necessary ingredients.

2. Wash the chicken well under running water, separate it from the bone.

3. Cut the thigh into two parts.

4. Place the meat in a container, salt to taste, and add 2 teaspoons of chicken seasoning.

   Required ingredients:

   • Salt:  to taste
   • Seasoning for chicken: 2 teaspoons

5. Chop the cabbage into strips and place it in the dish for baking.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cabbage: 400 g

6. Peel the carrot, wash it well under running water, cut it into strips, and add it to the container with cabbage.

   Required ingredients:

   • Carrot: 100 g

7. Clean the red bell pepper from seeds and stems, cut it into strips or cubes, and add it to the container with cabbage and carrots.

   Required ingredients:

   • Red sweet pepper: 100 g

8. Peel the onion, wash it well under running water, cut it into strips or cubes, and place it in a container with the vegetables.

   Required ingredients:

   • Onion: 1 head

9. Pour 2 tablespoons of ketchup over the vegetables.

   Required ingredients:

   • Ketchup: 2 tablespoons

10. Peel the garlic, wash it well under running water, cut it into strips or press it, and place it in the dish with the prepared vegetables.

    Required ingredients:

    • Garlic: 2 cloves

11. Pour 50 ml of vegetable oil into the container. Gently mix all the chopped ingredients, season with salt to taste, and add 2 bay leaves.

    Required ingredients:

    • Vegetable oil: 50 ml
    • Bay leaf: 2 pieces
    • Salt:  to taste

12. Place the prepared chicken thighs on the vegetable mixture. Cover with a lid and bake in a preheated oven at 180 degrees for about 40 minutes.

    Required ingredients:

    • Chicken thighs: 500 g

13. Serve the finished dish hot or warm. You can garnish with parsley if desired.

    Required ingredients:

    • Parsley:  to taste