Crispy Layered Chicken & Red Cabbage Bake (Full Recipe)

Yield

• 3–4 servings

Total Time

• Prep: 30 minutes
• Cook: 40 minutes

Ingredients

Chicken Layer

• 2 large chicken breasts (butterflied or pounded thin)
• Salt & black pepper

Breading

• 1 cup breadcrumbs (panko preferred)
• ½ cup flour
• 2 eggs (beaten)
• ½ cup grated parmesan

Filling

• 2 cups red cabbage (thinly sliced)
• 1 small onion (sliced)
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 2 tbsp vinegar (apple cider or balsamic)
• 1 tbsp butter

Cheese Layer

• 150g mozzarella or gouda (shredded)

Extra

• 2 tbsp olive oil or butter (for frying)
• Fresh parsley (for garnish)

Instructions

Step 1: Cook the Red Cabbage

• Melt butter in a pan
• Add onion → sauté until soft
• Add cabbage + sugar + vinegar
• Cook 10–15 mins until soft & slightly caramelized

👉 You want sweet + tangy balance

Step 2: Bread the Chicken

• Season chicken
• Coat in flour → egg → breadcrumb + parmesan

Step 3: Fry for Crispiness

• Heat oil in pan
• Fry chicken until golden (not fully cooked inside is fine)

👉 This gives that crunchy outer layer

Step 4: Assemble Layers

In a baking dish:

1. Crispy chicken
2. Red cabbage
3. Cheese

Repeat layers

Step 5: Bake

• Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 20–25 minutes
• Until cheese melts and everything is cooked through

Step 6: Finish

• Sprinkle parsley
• Let rest 5 minutes before cutting

Flavor Profile

• Crispy, crunchy top
• Juicy chicken inside
• Sweet–tangy cabbage
• Gooey melted cheese

Pro Tips

• Don’t skip frying → that crust is key
• Slice thin layers for better stacking
• Let it rest before cutting (keeps structure clean)

Variations

• Swap chicken → pork schnitzel
• Add mustard to cabbage for extra kick
• Add cream sauce layer for richer version