Skillet Roasted Chicken with Cabbage
This Skillet Roasted Chicken with Cabbage contains 0g protein and 36 calories per serving — a pure vegetable side for stacking alongside higher-protein mains. Six servings prepare in one skillet, making it the filler meal that keeps you full without compromising your daily calorie target. Use this as your high-volume, zero-macro-impact plate filler on aggressive cuts.
Ingredients
- •Cabbage, Green
- •Olive oil(15g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •2 teaspoons sea salt
- •Chicken Breast, Boneless Skinless
- •Taco Seasoning, Packet (E.G. Old El Paso)(30g)
Taco seasoning packet — Old El Paso or McCormick. Low sodium if available.
- •Cilantro, Fresh
- •Lime
Instructions
- 1Preheat the oven to 400° F with a rack in the center position.
- 2Add the shredded cabbage to a large cast-iron skillet, Dutch oven, or roasting pan. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
- 3Top the cabbage with the spatchcocked chicken, breast side up.
- 4Generously coat the chicken with the taco seasoning and place in the oven.
- 5Cook for 50 to 60 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F on an instant-read thermometer.
- 6Remove the chicken from the bone and shred, or quarter the bird and serve with the braised cabbage, cilantro and lime wedges alongside.
Nutrition — Per Serving
36
calories
0g
protein
3g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 3g
- Saturated fat
- 0.3g
- Sodium
- 298 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 0.0g
6 servings per batch · ~8g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Skillet Roasted Chicken with Cabbage have per serving?
This recipe lists 0g protein per serving at only 36 calories with 3g fat and 3g carbs. This appears to be a vegetable side dish rather than a complete protein-focused meal.
How long does Skillet Roasted Chicken with Cabbage take to prep?
Quick prep on the stovetop yields 6 servings per batch, making it efficient as a side dish to pair with separate protein sources. The batch size works well for meal prep vegetable components.
Is Skillet Roasted Chicken with Cabbage suitable for fat loss?
At only 36 calories per serving, this is an excellent zero-calorie vegetable addition to fat loss meal plans. Pair this side with a separate high-protein component to create a complete fat loss meal that maximizes satiety without calorie excess.
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