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A bowl of homemade Egg Roll in a Bowl with ground beef, shredded cabbage, carrots, and green onions, drizzled with a creamy sesame sauce, served with chopsticks on the side.

Deconstructed Egg Roll Bowl

A light and flavorful take on classic egg rolls, served over fluffy rice for a quick and satisfying meal.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Chinese-inspired, Healthy
Calories: 203
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground chicken lean, provides protein and a light texture
  • 2 garlic cloves minced (fresh for zesty aroma)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger minced (adds warmth and spice)
  • ¼ cup green onions sliced (reserve some for garnish)
  • 3 cups coleslaw mix pre-shredded cabbage and carrots for convenience
  • ⅓ cup shredded carrots extra sweetness and color
  • ¼ cup soy sauce or coconut aminos umami flavor base, low sodium if using coconut aminos
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil nutty aroma and flavor
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch helps thicken the sauce
  • cooked white rice for serving fluffy base to serve the stir fry on

Equipment

  • 1 Large skillet or sauté pan Non-stick or cast iron preferred for even cooking
  • 1 Wooden spoon or spatula For stirring and breaking up the chicken
  • 1 Small bowl for the sauce Used to mix soy sauce, sesame oil, and cornstarch
  • 1 Whisk For combining the sauce ingredients smoothly

Method
 

  1. Heat the skillet over medium heat and add the ground chicken, breaking it apart as it cooks.
  2. Mix in the minced garlic, ginger, green onions, coleslaw, and shredded carrots with the chicken. Sauté until the vegetables are tender.
  3. While the chicken and vegetables cook, combine the soy sauce (or coconut aminos), sesame oil, and cornstarch in a small bowl.
  4. Lower the heat to medium-low, pour in the prepared sauce, and stir until the mixture is fully coated and slightly thickened.
  5. Serve the chicken and veggie stir fry over cooked white rice and sprinkle with additional green onions for garnish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 203kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 22gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 98mgSodium: 897mgPotassium: 763mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1585IUVitamin C: 21mgCalcium: 41mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This deconstructed egg roll bowl is perfect for busy weeknights. The blend of tender chicken, crisp-tender veggies, and a savory sauce over rice makes every bite comforting yet light.

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