This easy Chicken Egg Roll in a Bowl is made with ground chicken, crisp cabbage and a flavorful homemade sauce, all in one skillet in just 20 minutes! A healthy, low-carb weeknight dinner that tastes just like your favorite egg roll without the wrapper.
If you love quick and easy recipes packed with flavor then you are going to LOVE this chicken egg roll in a bowl! All your favorite Asian flavors in one healthy, low carb dish that tastes way better than take out! Fresh ingredients cooked all in one pan in less than 20 minutes. My favorite kind of meal if you ask me 😉
Why You’ll Love this Recipe
- Easy to make all in one pan in just 15 minutes!
- Packed with delicious Asian flavors and makes a perfect healthy dinner for busy weeknights.
- Makes a great low carb meal all on its own or serve over rice.
- Leftovers last 4 to 5 days in the fridge so this dish is great for meal prep!
Ingredients You’ll Need
- ground chicken – you could also use ground pork, ground turkey, ground beef or even sausage.
- olive oil – this helps prevent the ground chicken from sticking to the pan as it cooks.
- garlic + ginger – fresh garlic and fresh ginger are definitely best in this dish
- soy sauce – I always use low-sodium soy sauce as I find that regular soy sauce can make dishes too salty. You could also swap the soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos to make this gluten-free or paleo.
- sesame oil – adds a delicious nutty flavor to the dish
- roasted red chili paste – chili paste adds a little heat along with a boost of flavor, you could also add some red chili flakes or sriracha if you want even more spice.
- coleslaw mix – I used a bag of rainbow coleslaw mix found at the store, but you could use broccoli slaw or simply use 4 cups of shredded cabbage and carrots.
- green onions – adds flavor and a pop of color.
- sesame seeds – optional garnish used to make the dish look complete!
How to Make Chicken Egg Roll in a Bowl
- Cook the ground chicken. Heat one tablespoon of oil in a large skillet (my favorite pan!) over medium-high heat. Add the ground chicken to the pan, season with a little salt and pepper (you don’t need much since there is a lot of sodium in the soy sauce), and cook for about 6 minutes until chicken is browned and cooked through, stirring to crumble.
- Make the sauce. While the chicken is cooking, whisk together the soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, ginger and roasted red chili paste in a small bowl.
- Mix together. Once the ground chicken is cooked through, add the coleslaw mix to the skillet and stir everything together until the coleslaw mix has softened. Drizzle with the sauce mixture and stir well until everything is completely coated. Cook for a few more minutes until sauce has thickened and season as needed.
- Serve and enjoy! Serve this egg roll bowl over white or brown rice, or enjoy as is, and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds. Enjoy!
Tips, Tricks and Substitutions
- Change up the protein – I used ground chicken for this dish, but you could easily use ground turkey, ground pork or even sausage for a different flavor.
- Add more veggies – I kept this dish simple using a bag of coleslaw mix with green onions, but you could also add in more veggies like chopped zucchini, broccoli, mushrooms, peas, sliced bell pepper, additional carrots, etc!
- Vegetarian/vegan options – feel free to forego the meat in this recipe and use tofu crumbles, tempeh or even scrambled eggs.
- Need a little sweetness? No problem! Simply add a tablespoon of honey or maple syrup to the sauce for a little added sweetness.
- Want more heat? Simply add an extra teaspoon of the roasted red chili paste, sprinkle in some red chili flakes, or top your dish with some sriracha!
Frequently Asked Questions
No! Despite the name, egg roll filling typically doesn’t contain eggs. The name comes from the traditional egg roll itself, while this recipe simply takes all those delicious filling ingredients and serves them without the wrapper.
Absolutely. Ground turkey, ground pork or even ground beef will all work in this recipe. I love ground chicken because it’s lean, cooks quickly and really soaks up all the flavors in the sauce.
Yes! This chicken egg roll in a bowl is naturally low in carbs when enjoyed on its own. For a more filling meal, you can serve it over cauliflower rice to keep things low carb or use white or brown rice.
Yes, this is a great meal-prep recipe! Make it as directed and store individual portions in airtight containers in the refrigerator for 4 to 5 days. Reheat in the microwave or in a skillet until warmed through.
We love serving it over brown rice, white rice or cauliflower rice. You could also pair it with steamed broccoli, edamame or another simple Asian-inspired vegetable side.
What to Serve with Chicken Egg Roll in a Bowl
This chicken egg roll in a bowl is a complete meal all on its own, but you can easily bulk it up with a few simple sides. Here are some of my favorite ways to serve it:
- Rice – serve over brown rice, white rice or jasmine rice for a heartier, more filling meal.
- Cauliflower rice – a great low-carb option that pairs perfectly with all that delicious sauce.
- Steamed veggies – broccoli, green beans, snap peas or bok choy make an easy veggie-packed side.
- Edamame – a simple way to add even more protein and fiber to your meal.
- Asian cucumber salad – a cool, crunchy cucumber salad is the perfect fresh contrast to the warm, savory chicken.
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Prepping and Storage
Leftovers can be stored in a sealed, airtight container and will last for 4 to 5 days in the fridge making it great for meal prep. When you’re ready to enjoy, you can easily reheat this in a skillet on the stove or right in the microwave.
More Asian-Inspired Recipes
- Asian Turkey Lettuce Wraps
- Asian Ground Turkey and Green Bean Stir Fry
- Saucy Peanut Noodles with Chicken
- Asian Glazed Turkey Meatballs
- Ginger Soy Glazed Salmon with Veggies
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Chicken Egg Roll in a Bowl
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Ingredients
- 1 lb ground chicken, or ground turkey, beef or pork
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and ground pepper, to taste (just a little to season the chicken)
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
- 1 teaspoon roasted red chili paste, or more if you like the spice
- 4 cups coleslaw mix
- 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat. Add the ground chicken to the pan, season with a little salt and pepper (you don't need much since there is a lot of sodium in the soy sauce), and cook for about 6 minutes until the chicken is browned and cooked through, stirring to crumble.
- While the chicken is cooking, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, ginger and roasted red chili paste in a small bowl; set aside.
- Once the ground chicken is cooked through, add the coleslaw mix to the skillet and stir everything together until the coleslaw mix has softened. Pour the sauce in the skillet, stirring well until everything is completely coated. Cook for a few more minutes until the sauce has thickened, about 2 minutes.
- Serve over white or brown rice, or you can enjoy the meal as it is, and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
This is delicious! I will totally make it again! I’m actually loving all your recipes! I’m trying new meals each week! Thanks so much for all the delicious healthy recipes!!
Thanks Sheri! I’m so glad you’re finding recipes you love! 💕
This is delicious and simple to make. Thank you!
Probably a dumb question or did I miss it but, why is it call Chicken ‘Egg’ roll in a bowl when there is no egg in this recipe?
Not a dumb question at all! The “egg” in egg rolls doesn’t refer to an egg filling. Traditional egg rolls are made with wrappers made from flour and eggs which is where the name comes from. This recipe skips the wrapper and keeps all the delicious filling, so it’s basically an egg roll served in a bowl 🙂
Easy & delicious!!
A wonderful, full-flavored dish that my husband and I loved. Thank you!