Egg Roll Bowls Chicken Cabbage (Printable)

Crisp vegetables and seasoned chicken in a savory soy-sesame glaze come together for a quick, satisfying meal ready in thirty 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
07 - 1 cup shredded carrots
08 - 2 green onions, sliced diagonally

→ 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
15 - Sriracha or chili crisp for serving

# How to Make It:

01 - Thinly slice the chicken, shred the cabbage and carrots, mince the garlic and ginger, slice the onion, and chop the green onions. Arrange all prepared ingredients within arm's reach.
02 - Heat neutral oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until the surface shimmers.
03 - Add the sliced onion and cook for approximately 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until translucent. Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
04 - Add the sliced chicken, season lightly with salt and pepper, and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cooked through with no pink remaining.
05 - Push the chicken mixture to one side of the pan. Add shredded cabbage and carrots to the empty side. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, tossing occasionally, until vegetables begin to soften while retaining some crunch.
06 - Mix the chicken and vegetables together in the pan until evenly combined. Stir in soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and sugar or honey. Toss to coat and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until heated through.
07 - Taste and adjust seasoning with additional soy sauce, salt, or pepper as needed.
08 - Divide the mixture into serving bowls. Garnish each bowl with sliced green onions, toasted sesame seeds, and a drizzle of Sriracha or chili crisp if desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It tastes like the best part of an egg roll without any deep frying or wrapper wrestling.
  • Dinner is ready in the time it takes to scroll through a dozen takeout menus.
  • You can swap the protein or toss in whatever vegetables are lurking in your crisper drawer.
  • The leftovers somehow taste even better the next day, which never happens with actual egg rolls.
02 -
  • Don't skip slicing the chicken thin, thick pieces take forever to cook and can turn rubbery while you wait for the centers to finish.
  • If your cabbage releases too much water, crank the heat up for a minute to evaporate it or your bowl will end up soupy instead of saucy.
  • Taste the sauce before you add it to the pan; soy sauce brands vary wildly in saltiness and you might need to dial it back.
03 -
  • Use the highest heat your stove can handle without smoking; that's what gives the vegetables a slight char and keeps them from turning mushy.
  • Grate your ginger on a microplane instead of chopping it, you'll get more flavor and none of those stringy bits that ruin the texture.
  • Keep a bottle of chili crisp in your pantry; it transforms this bowl from good to unforgettable with just a spoonful.
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