Well now, let me tell you ’bout this here chicken cabbage rolls recipe. Ain’t nothing fancy, but it’ll fill yer belly up real good! You start with that cabbage, and you gotta pick the right kind. Some folks use the regular green cabbage, but if ya got that Savoy cabbage, that’s even better! Makes the rolls soft and easy to roll up. Now, you don’t need no fancy steaming or boiling, just freeze the whole cabbage for a bit. That’ll help the leaves come off easier, like peeling potatoes after they’ve been in a hot pot!
Once you got your cabbage leaves separated, you gotta make that filling. For the chicken, you can use whatever chicken parts ya got in the fridge. Don’t need to be picky, just chop ’em up real fine. If ya want to, mix in some rice too, it’ll make it stretch a little longer. And don’t forget the egg, makes it all stick together like glue, so the chicken don’t fall out when you roll ’em up.
Now, for the seasoning. Ain’t no need for anything too fancy—just salt and pepper. A little onion don’t hurt neither. I like to mix it all up in a bowl, just like how we used to do back in the day when we had to make do with what we had. Once everything’s mixed nice and good, you take a big ol’ spoonful and lay it on each cabbage leaf. Then, just roll ‘em up real tight, like you’re wrapping up a little bundle for the cold weather. Ain’t no wrong way to do it, as long as you get that stuffing inside nice and snug.
Now, when all the rolls are wrapped up, you gotta make a sauce. Some folks make it with tomato sauce, but I just use what’s in the cupboard—some ketchup works just fine, maybe a little water, just to loosen it up. Pour that over the rolls like you’re feeding chickens at the farm, nice and even. Cover the pan up with some foil and toss it in a 350°F oven. Let it cook for ’bout 40 minutes. When that timer goes off, take the foil off, and baste it with the sauce real good. Let it cook another little while till it’s tender, and you’ll know it’s done when the cabbage’s soft and the chicken’s cooked through.
Don’t rush it now. The cabbage needs time to soften up, and you don’t wanna eat no tough cabbage. If it ain’t tender yet, just cover it back up and give it a little more time. Trust me, it’s worth the wait! And once it’s all cooked, let it rest a bit. Gives the juices time to soak in, makes it taste even better.
This here chicken cabbage roll meal is a big hit at any table. You can serve it for dinner, lunch, or even as a main dish for a big family gathering. Don’t matter if you’re serving just a few or a whole crowd—these rolls are bound to please. The rice and chicken inside with all that cabbage is hearty and filling. And the best part? You can make ’em ahead of time and freeze ’em for later. Just wrap ’em up and store ’em in the freezer. When you’re ready to eat, pop ’em in the oven, and you’re good to go. Ain’t nothing easier!
So if you’re lookin’ for something simple, tasty, and good for the whole family, you can’t go wrong with these chicken cabbage rolls. A little bit of work, but once you taste that tender cabbage with the juicy chicken inside, you’ll know it’s worth it. Enjoy, and don’t forget to share with the neighbors—cooking like this always tastes better when you’ve got folks to enjoy it with!
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