Description
Sizzling chicken egg roll bowls deliver Asian-inspired flavors in a quick, low-carb meal perfect for busy nights. Crisp vegetables and savory chicken mingle with bold seasonings, creating a delightful dish you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 2 green onions, sliced
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated (or 1 teaspoon ground ginger)
- 1 14-ounce bag coleslaw mix (shredded cabbage and carrots)
Sauces and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce (optional, for extra flavor)
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- Sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Warm a spacious skillet with sesame oil, creating a fragrant base for the dish.
- Gently sauté diced onions until they transform into a translucent, soft landscape of flavor.
- Introduce ground chicken to the skillet, carefully crumbling and browning the meat until fully cooked.
- Infuse the mixture with minced garlic and ginger, releasing their aromatic essence for about 60 seconds.
- Fold in the coleslaw mix, allowing the crisp vegetables to mingle with the seasoned meat, cooking until the cabbage reaches a perfect tender-crisp texture.
- Drizzle in soy sauce, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, and sprinkle red pepper flakes, creating a harmonious blend of tangy and spicy notes.
- Let the ingredients simmer and marry their flavors, ensuring everything is thoroughly heated and evenly coated.
- Finish the dish by garnishing with freshly chopped green onions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds.
- Serve immediately while the bowl is still steaming, capturing the vibrant, Asian-inspired flavors.
Notes
- Swap ground chicken with tofu or plant-based crumbles for a vegetarian version that maintains the same delicious Asian-inspired flavors.
- Reduce sodium by using low-sodium soy sauce and controlling the amount of added salt for heart-healthy meal options.
- Enhance meal prep by preparing the mixture ahead of time and storing in airtight containers for quick weeknight dinners that stay fresh up to 3-4 days in the refrigerator.
- Boost nutrition by adding extra vegetables like bell peppers, shredded carrots, or sliced mushrooms to increase fiber and vitamin content without compromising the dish’s authentic taste profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg