Description
Egg Roll in a Bowl is a flavorful, deconstructed egg roll dish that is quick and easy to prepare in one pan. This gluten-free and paleo-friendly recipe features ground chicken cooked with fresh aromatics and shredded veggies, tossed in a savory tamari and sesame oil sauce, making it a perfect low-carb, healthy dinner option.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1/2 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground chicken breast (can sub ground turkey, pork, or beef)
- 1/2 onion, diced (about 1/2 cup)
- 1 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, peeled and shredded (about 3/4 cup)
- 1 14-oz bag coleslaw mix
- 3 Tablespoons low sodium gluten-free tamari (or coconut aminos for paleo)
- 1 Tablespoon rice vinegar (or cider vinegar for paleo)
- 1-2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 2 green onions, sliced
Optional
- Bang Bang Sauce (Sriracha, Sriracha mayo, sweet chili sauce, etc.)
Instructions
- Cook The Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add ground chicken breast to the pan and cook 5-7 minutes, stirring to break the meat into small pieces until completely cooked through. Do not drain the water that may appear at the bottom of the pan.
- Add Aromatics: Add minced garlic, fresh ginger, and diced onion to the cooked chicken. Cook an additional 3-4 minutes until the onion softens and becomes translucent.
- Start Adding Veggies: Add the shredded carrots and half of the coleslaw mix to the skillet. Drizzle with tamari, rice vinegar, and toasted sesame oil. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the cabbage begins to wilt.
- Add Remaining Slaw: Add the rest of the coleslaw mix and cook for another 1-2 minutes until the cabbage softens further.
- Finish With Green Onion: Sprinkle sliced green onions over the skillet and stir to combine evenly.
- Serve & Store: Serve the dish warm straight from the skillet. Store leftover portions in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
Notes
- This dish is a healthy, gluten-free, paleo, and Whole30-friendly alternative to traditional egg rolls.
- You can substitute ground chicken with turkey, pork, or beef as preferred.
- Use coconut aminos instead of tamari for a paleo-friendly version.
- Adjust the amount of toasted sesame oil from 1 to 2 teaspoons depending on taste preference.
- Add Bang Bang Sauce or your favorite spicy sauce for an extra kick.
- Do not drain the water released from the chicken as it helps steam and soften the vegetables.
- Use fresh ginger and garlic for best flavor, but powdered versions can be substituted if necessary.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 0.25 recipe (about 2 cups, without sauce)
- Calories: 227 kcal
- Sugar: 5.6 g
- Sodium: 623.3 mg
- Fat: 7.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5.9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11.4 g
- Fiber: 3.4 g
- Protein: 28.7 g
- Cholesterol: 82.7 mg
