– 2 tbsp olive oil — divided – 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs — cut into small pieces – 1 carrot — large, shredded – 6 cups cabbage — shredded – 1/4 cup tomato sauce – 1 tsp salt — or more to taste – 1/4 tsp pepper — or more to taste – 1/2 tsp garlic powder – 1 bay leaf – 1 cup water — or chicken stock – 1 tsp paprika – parsley for garnishing