Roast Cabbage Steaks with Chicken Thighs and Red Pepper Sauce recipe

Roast Cabbage Steaks with Chicken Thighs and Red Pepper Sauce

by Diana Opoti (@dianaopotieats)
Prep Time
15min
Cook Time
25min
Total Time
40min

A delicious and flavorful dish featuring roasted cabbage steaks topped with marinated chicken thighs and a rich red pepper sauce.

Ingredients

4 Servings
(1 serving = 1 cabbage steak with chicken thigh)

Main Ingredients

  • 1piece
    medium cabbage
  • 4piece
    chicken thighs, skin-on and bone-in
  • 3tbsp
    olive oil
  • 1/2cup
    red pepper sauce
  • 1dash
    salt
  • 1dash
    black pepper

Chicken Marinade

  • 2tbsp
    olive oil
  • 1tsp
    smoked paprika
  • 1/2tsp
    garlic powder
  • 1/2tsp
    dried oregano
  • 1/2tsp
    salt
  • 1/4tsp
    black pepper

How to make Roast Cabbage Steaks with Chicken Thighs and Red Pepper Sauce

Preparation

  1. Preheat your oven to 250°C (475°F) to ensure a hot, even temperature for roasting.

Chicken Marinade

  1. In a bowl, mix olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, dried oregano, salt, and pepper.

  2. Add the chicken thighs and rub the marinade thoroughly to coat each piece.

  3. Let the chicken marinate while you prepare the cabbage steaks.

Cabbage Steaks

  1. Slice the cabbage into 1-inch thick steaks and lay them out on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.

  2. Drizzle each steak with olive oil, then sprinkle with salt and black pepper.

  3. Spread a thin layer of red pepper sauce over each cabbage steak.

    Step 3.1: Spread a thin layer of red pepper sauce over each cabbage steak

Roasting

  1. Place a marinated chicken thigh on top of each cabbage steak.

    Step 4.1: Place a marinated chicken thigh on top of each cabbage steak
  2. Place the tray in the preheated oven and roast for about 25 minutes, or until the cabbage is tender and slightly charred at the edges, and the chicken is golden brown and cooked through.

    Step 4.1: Place the tray in the preheated oven and roast for about 25 minutes, or until the cabbage is tender and slightly charred at the edges, and the chicken is golden brown and cooked through

Serving

  1. Serve the roasted cabbage steaks with the chicken thighs on top.

    Step 5.1: Serve the roasted cabbage steaks with the chicken thighs on top
  2. Drizzle any extra red pepper sauce on the side or over the dish, if desired.

Tips & Tricks

  1. Cut the cabbage steaks uniformly thick to ensure even cooking.

  2. Positioning the chicken on top of the cabbage allows the marinade and chicken juices to infuse the cabbage as it roasts.

  3. Try adding a bit of garlic or chili flakes to your red pepper sauce for extra depth.