Egg Roll Bowls with Chicken (Printable)

Tender chicken and crisp cabbage tossed in savory soy-sesame glaze for a quick, satisfying meal ready in 30 minutes.

# What You Need:

→ Protein & Aromatics

01 - 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced or diced
02 - 2 tablespoons neutral oil (vegetable or canola)
03 - 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger

→ Vegetables

06 - 4 cups shredded green cabbage
07 - 1 cup shredded carrots
08 - 2 green onions, sliced diagonally

→ Sauce & Seasonings

09 - 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
10 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
11 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
12 - 1 teaspoon granulated sugar or honey
13 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

→ Garnish

14 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds (optional)
15 - Sriracha or chili crisp for serving (optional)

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Thinly slice chicken breasts, shred cabbage and carrots, mince garlic and ginger, slice yellow onion, and chop green onions. Arrange all prepared ingredients within reach.
02 - Heat neutral oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering.
03 - Add sliced onion and cook for approximately 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until translucent. Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger; cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
04 - Add sliced chicken, season lightly with salt and pepper, and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fully cooked and no pink remains.
05 - Push chicken mixture to one side of the pan. Add shredded cabbage and carrots to the empty side. Cook vegetables for 3 to 4 minutes, tossing occasionally, until softened but still crisp.
06 - Mix chicken and vegetables together in the pan until evenly combined.
07 - Stir in soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and sugar or honey. Toss to coat and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until heated through.
08 - Taste and adjust seasoning with extra soy sauce, salt, or pepper as needed.
09 - Remove from heat and divide mixture into serving bowls. Garnish each bowl with sliced green onions, toasted sesame seeds, and a drizzle of Sriracha or chili crisp if desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Everything you crave about an egg roll, minus the deep fryer and the guilt that comes after.
  • Dinner is on the table in thirty minutes, and you only dirty one pan.
  • The cabbage stays crisp enough to give you that satisfying crunch in every forkful.
  • You can swap the chicken for whatever protein is waiting in your fridge and it still works beautifully.
02 -
  • Don't overcrowd the pan or the chicken will steam instead of browning, if your skillet is small, cook the chicken in two batches.
  • Add the sesame oil at the end, not the beginning, or the heat will cook off all the flavor you're paying for.
  • Taste the cabbage after three minutes, it goes from crisp to soggy fast and there's no coming back from that.
03 -
  • Partially freeze the chicken breasts for 15 minutes before slicing, it makes cutting thin, even pieces almost effortless.
  • Use the largest skillet or wok you own so everything cooks evenly and you get a little char on the edges.
  • Double the sauce if you like things extra saucy, it's the kind of recipe that rewards a heavy hand with the soy and sesame oil.
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