Description
These Chicken Egg Roll Bowls are a quick and easy one-pan dinner recipe ready in just 15 minutes. Packed with ground chicken, fresh vegetables, and savory Asian flavors, this dish offers a healthier alternative to traditional egg rolls. Perfect for a busy weeknight meal, it pairs wonderfully with rice or a simple side salad.
Ingredients
Scale
Oils
- 1–2 tablespoons sesame oil, or to taste
- 1–2 tablespoons olive oil, or to taste
Protein
- 1 pound ground chicken (or substitute ground turkey or pork)
Vegetables & Aromatics
- 1 small sweet Vidalia yellow onion, chopped
- 3 to 4 cloves garlic, finely minced or pressed
- One 16-ounce bag coleslaw mix (shredded green cabbage and carrots)
- About 3 green onions, sliced into thin rounds (for garnish)
Seasonings & Sauces
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ cup reduced-sodium soy sauce, or as desired
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
- ½ teaspoon salt, optional and to taste
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
- Hoisin sauce or extra soy sauce (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Cook the chicken: Add the sesame and olive oil to a large skillet and heat over medium-high. Add the ground chicken and cook for about 4–5 minutes, stirring and crumbling it occasionally until it’s fully cooked and no longer pink.
- Sauté the onion: Add the chopped Vidalia onion to the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until the onion softens and becomes translucent.
- Add garlic and ginger: Stir in the minced garlic and ground ginger, cooking for about 1 minute until fragrant, which helps to release their full flavors.
- Incorporate the coleslaw mix and seasonings: Add the shredded cabbage and carrots, along with the reduced-sodium soy sauce, black pepper, and salt if using. Stir everything to combine and cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is tender and wilted.
- Customize with optional vegetables: Optionally, toss in extra vegetables like broccoli, bell peppers, mushrooms, or pea pods at this stage to enhance nutrient content and add texture. Cook until tender.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from heat, garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds if desired, and serve immediately. Offer hoisin sauce or extra soy sauce on the side as dipping or drizzling options.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or pork for chicken based on preference.
- Adjust the amount of soy sauce and salt according to your taste and dietary needs.
- Adding extra vegetables not only boosts nutrition but also adds delightful textures.
- Serve with steamed rice or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
- This dish reheats well and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
