Egg Roll in a Bowl Recipe

TahiraJaved

Garnished egg roll in a bowl
TahiraJaved

Egg Roll in a Bowl Recipe

Savory ground chicken, crisp tender cabbage, and garlic ginger sauce come together in one skillet. Finish with toasted sesame oil and a drizzle of sriracha mayo for an easy dinner in about 30 minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian inspired
Calories: 270

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken and Vegetables
  • 1 tbsp neutral oil
  • 1 lb ground chicken preferably dark meat
  • 3 cloves garlic finely grated
  • 1 tbsp freshly grated ginger
  • 1 package coleslaw mix 14 oz (400g), about 6 loosely packed cups
  • 3 green onions thinly sliced, whites and greens separated
For the Sauce
  • 3 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil added at the end
For the Sriracha Mayo
  • 3 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp sriracha
  • 1 tsp fresh lime juice
For Garnish
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
  • Extra sliced green onions
  • Lime wedges

Equipment

  • 12 inch skillet or wok gives the meat and cabbage plenty of room to brown, not steam
  • Microplane grates the garlic and ginger into a fine paste
  • Small whisk or fork blends the sauce and the sriracha mayo
  • Wooden spoon or spatula breaks the chicken into small, even crumbles
  • Instant read thermometer confirms the chicken reaches 165°F
  • Small bowls hold the sauce, the mayo, and the garnishes within reach

Method
 

  1. Whisk the soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and pepper until the honey dissolves. In a separate bowl, stir the mayonnaise, sriracha, and lime juice together. Grate the garlic and ginger, and slice the green onions, separating the whites and greens.
  2. Heat the oil in a 12 inch skillet over medium high heat for about 2 minutes, until it shimmers. Add the chicken and cook 7 to 8 minutes, breaking it into small crumbles, until golden and 165°F inside. Let the chicken sit briefly between stirs so it can brown against the hot pan.
  3. Stir in the garlic, ginger, and green onion whites for 30 seconds, until fragrant. Do not let the garlic brown, or it turns bitter.
  4. Add half the coleslaw mix and toss for 1 minute, until it begins to wilt, then add the rest. Cook uncovered for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring often, until the cabbage is crisp tender and slightly golden at the edges.
  5. Pour in half the sauce and toss for 1 minute, until it coats every shred and no liquid pools. Add the rest and toss briefly until coated, cooking off any excess liquid. Take the pan off the heat and stir in the sesame oil and the green onion greens.
  6. Divide the egg roll in a bowl among 4 bowls, drizzle with the sriracha mayo, and sprinkle with sesame seeds and extra green onions. Serve right away with lime wedges.
  7. Cook the cabbage uncovered over medium high heat and add the sauce in two stages; a lid traps steam and makes the dish soggy and bland.

Notes

  • Use dark meat chicken for the juiciest crumbles.
  • Add the sesame oil off the heat.
  • Pack the mayo and garnishes separately for meal prep.
Storage: Refrigerate promptly and use within 4 days, or freeze the cooked base for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and reheat to 165°F throughout.
Divide the cooked mixture evenly into four servings; final volume depends on how much the cabbage cooks down. Cooking takes about 15 to 20 minutes. Nutrition is approximate and excludes rice and sriracha mayo.

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