Description
Egg Roll in a Bowl with Chicken brings all the comforting flavors of a classic egg roll into one simple skillet. From our quiet Kansas kitchen at SideSimplicity, this recipe reflects our belief that good food doesn’t need excess—just honest ingredients and reliable methods. Tender ground chicken, garlicky aromatics, and crisp-tender cabbage come together in a savory, lightly sweet sauce that feels familiar and satisfying. It’s a dependable, weeknight-friendly meal that cooks fast, reheats well, and brings calm comfort to real tables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 tablespoon neutral cooking oil (avocado or vegetable)
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 4 cups green cabbage, thinly sliced
- 1 cup carrots, shredded
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the cooking oil.
- Add the ground chicken and cook for 5–7 minutes, breaking it apart until fully cooked and lightly browned. Season with salt and black pepper.
- Push the chicken to one side of the skillet and add the diced onion. Cook for 2–3 minutes until softened.
- Add garlic and fresh ginger and stir for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add cabbage and carrots, stirring everything together. Cook for 5–7 minutes until cabbage is tender with slight crunch.
- In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, sesame oil, and rice vinegar, then pour over the skillet contents.
- Stir well and cook for 2–3 minutes until evenly coated and glossy.
- Remove from heat and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- This recipe works well for meal prep and reheats easily.
- For extra heat, add more crushed red pepper flakes or a dash of chili sauce.
- Serve alone, over rice, or with cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg