Green Goddess Cabbage Slaw (Printer View)

A vibrant cabbage slaw with creamy green goddess dressing and grilled chicken, perfect for a light main dish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Grilled Chicken

01 - 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
04 - ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
05 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder

→ Green Goddess Dressing

06 - ½ cup mayonnaise
07 - ½ cup sour cream
08 - 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
09 - 1 cup fresh mixed herbs (parsley, basil, chives, tarragon)
10 - 2 tablespoons lemon juice
11 - 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
12 - 2 anchovy fillets (optional)
13 - 1 garlic clove, peeled
14 - ½ teaspoon kosher salt
15 - ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

→ Cabbage Slaw

16 - 4 cups finely shredded green cabbage
17 - 1 cup finely shredded purple cabbage
18 - 1 cup shredded carrots
19 - ½ cup thinly sliced green onions
20 - ½ cup thinly sliced radishes
21 - ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro

# Method Steps:

01 - Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Pat chicken breasts dry and rub evenly with olive oil, kosher salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
02 - Grill chicken for 6 to 7 minutes on each side, until internal temperature reaches 74°C (165°F) and juices run clear. Remove from grill and allow to rest for 5 minutes before slicing thinly.
03 - Combine mayonnaise, sour cream, extra virgin olive oil, fresh herbs, lemon juice, white wine vinegar, anchovy fillets (if using), garlic, kosher salt, and black pepper in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth and vibrant green. Adjust seasoning to taste.
04 - In a large bowl, mix shredded green and purple cabbage, carrots, green onions, radishes, and cilantro.
05 - Pour the green goddess dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss thoroughly to coat evenly.
06 - Divide the slaw evenly among four plates and top each with sliced grilled chicken. Serve immediately, garnished with additional fresh herbs if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The dressing tastes gourmet but comes together in under five minutes, and the color is almost too beautiful to eat.
  • Grilled chicken stays tender and juicy on top of cool, crisp cabbage, so you get that perfect temperature contrast.
  • It's naturally gluten-free and feels light enough for a warm evening but filling enough that nobody's hungry an hour later.
02 -
  • If your dressing ends up too thick, add a tablespoon of water or lemon juice at a time until it reaches the consistency you like; thick dressing is the number one reason this dish gets boring.
  • The chicken tastes best served warm on cool slaw, so don't let it sit too long after slicing, and don't refrigerate everything together ahead of time or the magic disappears.
03 -
  • Don't skip patting the chicken dry; that one extra step is what gives you a golden crust that tastes like you're a professional cook.
  • If your herbs are wilting, soak them in ice water for ten minutes before blending to make your dressing extra vibrant and green.
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