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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

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