Description
Egg Roll Bowls with Chicken and Cabbage are a quick, flavorful, and nutritious meal that combines tender diced chicken with shredded cabbage, grated carrots, and green onions, all seasoned with savory soy sauce, garlic, and ginger. This low-carb dish offers all the deliciousness of an egg roll in a healthy bowl format, perfect for a busy weeknight or relaxed weekend meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, diced
Vegetables
- 4 cups shredded cabbage (green or a mix of purple and green)
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings and Sauces
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger (or 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional Toppings
- Sesame seeds
- Fresh cilantro
- Sriracha
Instructions
- Heat the Oil: In a large skillet, heat the sesame oil over medium-high heat to prepare for cooking the chicken.
- Cook the Chicken: Add the diced chicken to the hot skillet and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and golden brown on the outside.
- Add Vegetables: Stir in the minced garlic, shredded cabbage, grated carrots, and chopped green onions into the skillet with the chicken. Continue cooking for another 3-5 minutes, stirring regularly, until the vegetables are tender but still maintain a slight crispness.
- Season: Pour in the soy sauce and sprinkle the ground ginger over the mixture. Stir thoroughly to combine all ingredients and flavors evenly.
- Taste and Adjust: Sample the dish and adjust the seasoning by adding more salt, pepper, or soy sauce as desired to suit your taste.
- Serve: Remove the skillet from heat and serve the egg roll bowl hot. Enhance with toppings like sesame seeds, fresh cilantro, or a drizzle of Sriracha for extra flavor.
Notes
- Use fresh vegetables for the best flavor and texture.
- Substitute tamari for soy sauce to make the dish gluten-free.
- Serve over rice or noodles to make it a heartier meal.
- Offer extra toppings such as chopped nuts, sesame seeds, or avocado slices for added texture and taste.
- Present the bowls vibrantly or serve family-style to enhance dining experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Keywords: Egg roll bowl, chicken cabbage bowl, Asian chicken stir-fry, low carb dinner, healthy egg roll recipe, gluten-free dinner, easy chicken recipe
