Description
Egg Roll Bowls with Chicken and Cabbage is a quick and healthy skillet meal that captures the flavors of classic egg rolls without the wrapper. Featuring tender diced chicken, crunchy shredded cabbage, grated carrots, and aromatic green onions, this dish is seasoned with garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, and ginger for a deliciously savory and satisfying bowl. Perfect for busy weeknights, it offers a low-carb, flavorful alternative that pairs well with rice or noodles.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Vegetables
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, diced
- 4 cups shredded cabbage (green or a mix of purple and green)
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Seasoning and Oil
- 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 sauce
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, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 5-7 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and develops a golden brown color for added flavor.
- Add Vegetables: Stir in the minced garlic, shredded cabbage, grated carrots, and chopped green onions. Continue cooking for 3-5 minutes until the vegetables soften slightly but remain crisp, maintaining texture.
- Season: Pour in the soy sauce and sprinkle the ground ginger over the mixture. Stir thoroughly to blend all the flavors evenly throughout the dish.
- Taste and Adjust: Sample the dish and adjust seasonings by adding more salt, pepper, or soy sauce as desired to balance the flavors.
- Serve: Remove the skillet from heat and plate the Egg Roll Bowls hot. Garnish with optional toppings such as sesame seeds, fresh cilantro, or a drizzle of Sriracha for an extra kick.
Notes
- Use fresh vegetables for the best texture and flavor in this dish.
- Adjust the spice level by adding chili flakes or Sriracha sauce during cooking.
- Serve immediately after cooking to preserve the crispness of the vegetables.
- For a vegetarian variation, substitute chicken with firm tofu or tempeh.
- Serve over rice or noodles to make the meal more filling.
- Add other vegetables like bell peppers or snap peas for variety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Keywords: egg roll bowl, chicken egg roll bowl, cabbage chicken skillet, low carb egg roll, skillet dinner, easy chicken recipe, healthy Asian dish
