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Egg Roll in a Bowl

Turn your favorite Chinese appetizer into a main dish with this delicious Egg Roll in a Bowl recipe! Packed with shredded cabbage, celery, green onions, ground chicken, and all the best spices... it's a healthy, flavorful dinner your family will love!
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 297kcal
Author: Cathy Trochelman

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon Chinese Five Spice powder
  • 14 ounce bag coleslaw mix
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 4 sliced green onions
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon corn starch
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar

Instructions

  • Heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Add the ground chicken and cook, crumbling it as you go.
  • Season with salt & pepper to taste, then add the soy sauce, ginger, and five spice and saute until chicken is fully cooked.
  • Add the shredded cabbage, celery, onion, salt, sugar, corn starch, and sesame oil. Cook, stirring, 4-5 minutes or until tender-crisp.
  • Enjoy as is, or garnish with wonton strips, spicy mayo, sesame seeds, and/or additional sliced green onions.

Notes

Recipe variations:
  • Use any kind of meat, such as pork, beef, or shrimp
  • Make it vegetarian by adding extra vegetables, such as additional shredded carrots, sliced mushrooms, or bell peppers
  • Add glass noodles for additional texture
  • Top with homemade Sweet & Sour Sauce
  • Top with a fried egg for extra flavor and a unique twist

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 297kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 86mg | Sodium: 872mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g