Millionaire Chicken

This savory dish transforms simple chicken breasts into a tender, flavorful meal using aromatic ginger and fresh vegetables. Unlike the name suggests, this is not a dessert but a hearty stew featuring Shantung cabbage and leek tops simmered to perfection. The ginger infuses the broth with warmth, while the cabbage adds texture and sweetness. It is a quick, comforting dish perfect for weeknight dinners or when you need a light yet satisfying lunch. The combination of ingredients creates a clean, fresh taste that highlights the quality of the chicken without heavy sauces.

Cooking Method: Boiling, Stewing

Cuisine: Global

Courses: Main Courses

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 8

Calories: 1063.2

Dietary: Gluten-free

Description

This savory dish transforms simple chicken breasts into a tender, flavorful meal using aromatic ginger and fresh vegetables. Unlike the name suggests, this is not a dessert but a hearty stew featuring Shantung cabbage and leek tops simmered to perfection. The ginger infuses the broth with warmth, while the cabbage adds texture and sweetness. It is a quick, comforting dish perfect for weeknight dinners or when you need a light yet satisfying lunch. The combination of ingredients creates a clean, fresh taste that highlights the quality of the chicken without heavy sauces.

Ingredients

24 oz Chicken breast;or 1 chicken 2 Slices of ginger root
2 cups Leek tops;cut in 3" pieces
4 cups Shantung cabbage;shredded

Directions

1
Place the chicken breasts and sliced ginger root into a large pot or Dutch oven.
2
Add enough water or chicken broth to cover the chicken by about an inch.
3
Bring the liquid to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to low and cover.
4
Simmer the chicken for 20-25 minutes until cooked through and tender.
5
Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside to cool slightly.
6
Add the leek tops to the simmering broth and cook for 5 minutes.
7
Stir in the shredded Shantung cabbage and simmer for another 5 minutes until wilted but still crisp-tender.
8
Shred the cooked chicken with two forks and return it to the pot.
9
Heat through for 2 minutes, then serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1063.2kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21.7g34%
Saturated Fat 6.0g30%
Cholesterol 510.0mg170%
Sodium 492.0mg21%
Total Carbohydrate 16.8g6%
Dietary Fiber 2.2g9%
Sugars 6.0g
Protein 187.9g376%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: chicken, stew, ginger, cabbage, leeks, asian, simmered, healthy, dinner, easy, vegetables, protein, broth, shantung, comfort food

Read it online: https://www.chefs-mate.com/recipe/millionaire-chicken/