Egg Roll Bowls Chicken Cabbage (Print Version)

Tender chicken, crisp cabbage, and carrots in a tangy soy-sesame glaze. Garnish with scallions and chili crisp for a satisfying meal.

# Ingredient List:

→ Protein & Aromatics

01 - 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced or diced
02 - 2 tablespoons neutral oil (vegetable or canola)
03 - 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger

→ Vegetables

06 - 4 cups shredded green cabbage (about 1 small head)
07 - 1 cup shredded carrots (about 2 medium carrots)
08 - 2 green onions, sliced on a diagonal

→ Sauce & Seasonings

09 - 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
10 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
11 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
12 - 1 teaspoon granulated sugar or honey
13 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Garnish

14 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds (optional)
15 - Sriracha or chili crisp, for serving (optional)

# Steps:

01 - Thinly slice the chicken, shred the cabbage and carrots, mince the garlic and ginger, slice the onion, and chop the green onions.
02 - Heat neutral oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering.
03 - Add the sliced onion and cook for about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until translucent.
04 - Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger; cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
05 - Add the chicken, season lightly with salt and pepper, and cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cooked through and no pink remains.
06 - Push the chicken mixture to one side of the pan. Add shredded cabbage and carrots to the empty side.
07 - Cook the vegetables for 3–4 minutes, tossing occasionally, until they begin to soften but still retain some crunch.
08 - Mix chicken and vegetables together in the pan until evenly combined.
09 - Stir in soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and sugar or honey. Toss to coat and cook for 1–2 minutes until heated through.
10 - Taste and adjust seasoning with extra soy sauce, salt, or pepper if needed.
11 - Remove from heat and divide mixture into serving bowls.
12 - Garnish each bowl with sliced green onions, toasted sesame seeds, and a drizzle of Sriracha or chili crisp if desired.

# Helpful Hints:

01 -
  • You get all the flavors you crave from takeout egg rolls in about fifteen minutes flat
  • The vegetables stay crisp tender instead of turning into mush, which is honestly my biggest pet peeve with stir fries
  • Everything happens in one pan, meaning you spend less time washing dishes and more time eating
02 -
  • Hot pan, cold oil technique prevents sticking better than heating them together, which took me years of scraping stuck chicken to figure out
  • Don't overcrowd the pan or you'll end up steaming everything instead of stir frying, which completely changes the texture
03 -
  • Pre shred your vegetables in the food processor if you want to cut prep time down to almost nothing
  • Leftover rotisserie chicken works beautifully here and transforms this into a fifteen minute meal
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