Description
How to make crispy egg roll bowls with tender chicken and cabbage that deliver all the flavors of takeout in 20 minutes at home.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 large head green cabbage, thinly sliced
- 1 bag coleslaw mix
- 2 medium carrots, julienned
- 4 green onions, sliced
Flavor Builders
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Seasonings
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sriracha sauce
- 1 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
Toppings
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- Extra green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Prep Ingredients: Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and slice all vegetables. Having everything ready before you start cooking ensures nothing burns while you’re frantically chopping mid-recipe.
- Cook Chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken pieces until golden and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté Aromatics: In the same pan, add garlic and ginger. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant but not brown – burnt garlic will make everything bitter.
- Add Vegetables: Add cabbage, coleslaw mix, and carrots to the pan. Stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp but still have some bite to them.
- Season Everything: Return chicken to pan and add soy sauce, rice vinegar, sriracha, white pepper, and salt. Toss everything together until well coated and heated through.
- Finish Dish: Drizzle with sesame oil and add most of the green onions, reserving some for garnish. Cook for another minute to let flavors meld together perfectly.
- Serve Hot: Transfer to serving bowls and top with sesame seeds and remaining green onions. Serve immediately while everything is still hot and the vegetables retain their crispness.
Notes
- Don’t overcook vegetables; they should remain crispy for best texture and flavor.
- Store leftovers in refrigerator for up to 4 days in airtight containers.
- Ground turkey or pork can substitute for chicken with similar cooking times.
- Serve immediately while hot for optimal taste and texture experience.
- Double the recipe easily for meal prep or larger family gatherings.
- Adjust sriracha to taste preference since heat tolerance varies significantly.
Allergy Information: Soy, Sesame
Nutrition
- Calories: 285 calories
- Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Protein: 28g