Egg Roll in a Bowl is a high protein, low carb meal option that the entire family will crave! Made all in one pan, you simply combine seasoned ground chicken with coleslaw veggies (cabbage and carrots) and some Asian spices for a bite that packs a big punch of flavor.
This is a tasty and easy to prep meal. Jam-packed with veggies and spices, you can get the take-out flavor you're craving for a fraction of the cost. You can serve it over lettuce wraps or with wonton chips - a personal favorite of mine.
The Coined Breakdown
- Total Cost per serving: $1.35
- Total Cost (about 4 servings): $5.39
- Those Other Guys: $16.99 per serving
Ingredients
- Ground Chicken - Ground chicken has great macros - it's lean in fat with tons of protein. You can sub this for ground turkey, beef, or pork if you prefer.
- Coleslaw - You can always shred cabbage and carrots yourself, or just save some time and buy the pre-packaged bag.
- Sesame Oil - A hint of sesame oil is key in the flavor profile we're going for. Don't go overboard, however; this stuff is super strong!
- Hoisin Sauce & Sriracha - Hoisin sauce gives a bit of sweetness to counter with the spicy sriracha. Both are must-haves!
- Minced Ginger - For a subtle flavor profile, a teaspoonful of minced ginger truly elevates this dish.
Variations and Substitutions
Korean Beef Bowls: For a similar Asian-themed dinner, try Korean Beef Bowls! Made with lean beef, and served over rice - these are so addicting and made all in one pot.
Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps: These are another way to use up a pound of ground chicken. Low carb, high protein, and refreshing! You can easily meal prep these and assemble over lettuce wraps right before serving.
Garlic Honey Soy Sauce: Instead of using hoisin and sriracha sauce, I've poured my Garlic Honey Soy Sauce on top of this dish for a sticky, sweet and spicy taste.
Add an Egg or Two: For even more protein, scramble in a few eggs into your bowl towards the end of cooking!
How to Make Egg Roll in a Bowl
Step 1: Start out by seasoning your ground chicken and cooking it in a large skillet, using a spatula to break it up into small pieces.
Once the chicken is almost done, move it to the edge of the skillet and dump in your aromatics - that's our garlic and ginger.
Step 2: Then, pour in your coleslaw mix, hoisin sauce, sriracha, and soy sauce. At this point, you can stir everything together.
Step 3: After a few minutes, the coleslaw will begin to soften.
Taste, and adjust any seasonings to your preference.
Step 4: Finally, turn off the heat and top your skillet with chopped fresh green onion.
You can eat this as is, or serve alongside rice.
Recipe Pro Tips
- Mise en place. This is a French term that translates to "everything in place". Essentially, you want to make sure all your ingredients are organized and prepared before cooking. Everything will cook really fast, so you don't want to accidentally burn your garlic by still assembling the next step.
- Short on time? Use pre-prepped ingredients. I've definitely made this dish with freshly shredded cabbage and carrots, but for a quick weeknight dinner I just grab a bag of coleslaw mix.
Recipe FAQs
You can store this in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 6 days. It reheats really well!
It can be! Follow this recipe, but omit the hoisin sauce - that has added sugar. And instead of using soy sauce, use coconut aminos for that same umami flavor. You can pump up the sauce with a compliant sriracha and mayonnaise for a spicy mayo twist.
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Egg Roll in a Bowl
Equipment
- Chef's Knife
- Large Skillet with Deep Sides
- Spatula
Ingredients
Chicken Marinade
- 1 pound ground chicken or pork, beef, or turkey!
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- ½ teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Egg Roll in a Bowl
- 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon minced ginger
- 14 ounces coleslaw mix plain; no sauce
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 teaspoon sriracha
- 1 stalk green onion chopped
Instructions
- Season your meat with rice vinegar, 1 teaspoon of soy sauce, sesame oil, and salt and pepper.1 pound ground chicken, 1 teaspoon rice vinegar, 1 teaspoon soy sauce, ½ teaspoon sesame oil, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper
- Add the extra-virgin olive oil to a large, shallow skillet. Brown the meat on medium heat and use a spatula to chop the meat into small pieces.1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
- Create a circle in the middle of the skillet by moving the ground meat to the edges of the pan. Add your minced garlic and minced ginger, and sauté for about 30 seconds.1 teaspoon minced ginger, 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- Pour in the coleslaw mix, the rest of the soy sauce, hoisin, and sriracha. Mix thoroughly.14 ounces coleslaw mix, ¼ cup soy sauce, 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce, 1 teaspoon sriracha
- Cook down for 8-10 minutes until the coleslaw mix has softened.
- Top with chopped green onions and any extra sriracha sauce as needed. Enjoy!1 stalk green onion
Veronica Fueges says
Just wanted to comment and say thank you; this is one of my favorite meals to make when I wanna lighten up my dinners!!
Shani W. says
I'm so glad to hear that Veronica! Thank you for leaving a review 🙂