Stewed cabbage with chicken
4 servings
60 minutes
Braised cabbage with chicken is one of the coziest and warming dishes of Russian cuisine. Simple yet surprisingly delicious, it combines the tenderness of chicken meat with the sweet aroma of cabbage that unfolds during the braising process. The addition of carrots and onions gives the dish a soft, slightly caramelized note, while tomato paste and spices add depth of flavor. Historically, this dish emerged as an everyday home meal that is economical and nutritious, especially popular in cold seasons. It is easy to prepare in one pot, and its flavor combinations make it versatile—served as a standalone dish or with a side of potatoes or porridge. It is a true example of how simple ingredients can create a rich and intense flavor.
1
Pour sunflower oil into a duck pot or a large thick-walled pot, add chopped chicken, salt (2 pinches), and pepper. Stew for 30 minutes on low heat.
- Chicken: 1 piece
- Spices: to taste
2
Finely chop the cabbage and place it on top of the chicken. Add a pinch of salt. Stew for 10 minutes.
- Cabbage: 1 piece
- Spices: to taste
3
Grate the carrot on a coarse grater and finely chop the onion. Wait for the cabbage to stew for 10 minutes, then add the carrot and onion. Add a pinch of salt and stew on high heat for 15 minutes.
- Carrot: 1 piece
- Onion: 1 piece
- Spices: to taste
4
Add tomato paste and spices.
- Tomato paste: to taste
- Spices: to taste
5
Simmer on low heat until cooked.
