Description
All the flavor of classic egg rolls—ginger, garlic, soy, and sesame—without the deep-fried wrapper. This one-pan bowl packs lean protein, crisp-tender cabbage, and big umami in about 25 minutes. Ideal for weeknights and meal prep.
Ingredients
For the Chicken and Vegetables
1 lb (450 g) ground chicken (or minced chicken breast)
1 tbsp vegetable oil (or neutral oil)
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated (or 1 tsp ground ginger)
½ cup yellow onion, finely chopped
1 medium carrot, shredded (about ½ cup)
4 cups shredded green cabbage (or coleslaw mix)
1 cup shredded red cabbage (optional)
2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce (or tamari, gluten-free)
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
1–2 tsp sriracha or chili paste (optional)
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp kosher salt, to taste
For Garnish
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
Optional: crushed peanuts, cilantro, spicy mayo drizzle
Instructions
Prep
Mince garlic, grate ginger, chop onion, and shred cabbages and carrot. Set garnishes aside.
Brown the Chicken
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 5–7 minutes, breaking it up until no pink remains and edges turn lightly golden. Drain excess fat if needed.
Aromatics
Add garlic, ginger, and onion. Stir-fry 1 minute until fragrant.
Veggies In
Add green cabbage, red cabbage, and carrot. Toss and cook 5–6 minutes, stirring often, until cabbage softens but stays slightly crisp.
Season
Stir in soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and sriracha (if using). Cook 2–3 minutes more to coat and concentrate flavors.
Taste & Adjust
Adjust salt, pepper, soy (saltier), vinegar (brighter), or chili (spicier).
Finish & Serve
Remove from heat. Top with green onions and sesame seeds. Add optional peanuts, cilantro, or spicy mayo. Serve hot.
Notes
Keep cabbage crisp-tender for the best texture.
Sesame oil is potent—measure it; don’t pour freely.
Boost umami with a few drops of fish or oyster sauce.
Meal prep: store components separately; add a splash of soy or sesame oil when reheating.
For wraps, spoon filling into lettuce cups or air-fry in wrappers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop / Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (¼ of recipe)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 570 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
Keywords: egg roll in a bowl, chicken cabbage bowl, low-carb stir-fry, quick weeknight dinner