Fried cabbage with Chicken Meatballs

Ingredients:

For the Meatballs:

• 1.1 pounds ground chicken
• 3 tablespoons breadcrumbs
• 1 teaspoon dried onion
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon chopped dill
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

For the Fried Cabbage:

• 1 green cabbage, roughly chopped
• 1 brown onion, diced
• 1 carrot, grated
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• ½ teaspoon dried cumin
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons chopped dill

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Ingredients:

   • Chop the dill, grate the carrot, and dice the onion.
   • Cut the cabbage into quarters, then slice and chop roughly.

2. Make the Meatballs:

   • In a bowl, combine the ground chicken, egg, salt, pepper, garlic powder, dried onion, breadcrumbs, and 1 tablespoon of dill. Mix gently until just combined.
   • Roll the mixture into 2-tablespoon-sized meatballs.

3. Brown the Meatballs:

   • Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
   • Add the meatballs and brown them on all sides. Remove from the skillet and set aside.

4. Cook the Cabbage:

   • In the same skillet, add the chopped cabbage, onion, and carrot. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
   • Season with salt, pepper, and cumin.
   • Stir in the tomato paste and flour.
   • Pour in the chicken broth and add the bay leaf and maple syrup. Bring to a boil.

5. Combine and Simmer:

   • Return the browned meatballs to the skillet.
   • Cover the skillet and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 15 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through.

6. Serve:

   • Stir in the remaining dill.
   • Serve the meatballs and cabbage together.

Enjoy your hearty and flavorful meal!