Egg Roll Bowls with Chicken (Printable Version)

Tender chicken with crisp cabbage and carrots in a savory soy-sesame glaze, ready in just 30 minutes.

# What You’ll 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 (about 1 small head)
07 - 1 cup shredded carrots (about 2 medium carrots)
08 - 2 green onions, sliced on a diagonal

→ 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 the chicken, shred the cabbage and carrots, mince the garlic and ginger, slice the onion, and chop the green onions. Set all ingredients aside within easy reach.
02 - Heat neutral oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering.
03 - Add the sliced onion and cook for about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until translucent and softened.
04 - Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger; cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
05 - Add the chicken, season lightly with salt and pepper, and cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cooked through with no pink remaining.
06 - Push the chicken mixture to one side of the pan. Add shredded cabbage and carrots to the empty side. Cook for 3–4 minutes, tossing occasionally, until vegetables begin to soften but retain crunch.
07 - Mix chicken and vegetables together in the pan until evenly combined.
08 - Stir in soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and sugar or honey. Toss to coat and cook for 1–2 minutes until heated through.
09 - Taste the mixture and adjust seasoning with extra soy sauce, salt, or pepper as needed.
10 - 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.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • You can throw this together faster than delivery would arrive, and the bright, fresh flavors will make you forget all about greasy takeout.
  • Its endlessly customizable to whatever protein or vegetables you have hanging out in your fridge, saving you from that mid-week grocery store run.
02 -
  • Dont overcrowd your pan or youll end up steaming rather than stir-frying - work in batches if your skillet isnt large enough.
  • The cabbage will release water as it cooks, which actually helps create a natural sauce when combined with your seasonings.
03 -
  • Freeze ginger root, then grate it directly from frozen - the skin peels away easily and you always have fresh ginger on hand.
  • For extra egg roll authenticity, add a small handful of bean sprouts in the last 30 seconds of cooking for that characteristic crunch.
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