If you're a fan of egg rolls but don't have the time or patience to make them, then you're in luck! This recipe for Chicken Egg Roll in a Bowl is a delicious and easy-to-make alternative that will satisfy your cravings in no time….plus it’s all made in one skillet! You will love this low-carb, high-protein dish that is a deconstructed version of the classic egg roll. Instead of wrapping the ingredients in a spring roll wrapper and frying them, you cook them in a skillet, making it a healthier alternative.Egg Roll in a Bowl is a versatile dish, and you can make it your own by adding different ingredients or spices. Here are some variations you can try:• Swap out the chicken for ground turkey or chicken.• Add some sliced onions, mushrooms, or shredded carrots to the mix.• Use coconut aminos instead of soy sauce for a gluten-free option.• Spice things up by adding red pepper flakes or Sriracha sauce.Are you looking for more one-pot meals? Check out some of my favorites!Garlic Butter Shrimp Fried RiceMiso Butter Cacio e Pepe with Arugula + Lemon15-Minute Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken thighs, cut into ½ inch cubes
- 1 ½ tsp minced ginger, on microplane
- 6 cloves garlic, minced on microplane
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 1 tsp mirin, sweet rice wine
- 1 tsp rice vinegar
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tsp avocado oil
- 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
- 2 scallions, sliced (half reserved for garnish)
- 2 cups coleslaw mix (shredded cabbage and carrots)
Instructions
- In a medium sized bowl, add the chicken, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, mirin, rice vinegar and salt. Set aside.
- Heat a large skillet over medium high heat.
- Add the avocado oil and sauté the onion and half of the scallions until the onion becomes translucent, about 2 minutes.
- Add the chicken mixture, stirring until combined, about 6 minutes or until chicken is no longer translucent.
- Add the coleslaw mix.
- Stir to combine the chicken with the coleslaw mixture about 2 minutes. Turn off the flame.
- Garnish with sliced scallions.
