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Egg Roll Bowl

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A quick and wholesome dinner featuring crunchy veggies, tender chicken, and a subtly sweet yet savory sauce—all in one bowl!

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, cut into ½-inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoons neutral cooking oil (like avocado, canola, or vegetable oil), divided
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated or minced
  • 6 cups green cabbage, thinly sliced or shredded
  • 2 medium carrots, shredded or julienned
  • ½ cup chopped green onions, divided
  • ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar or maple syrup (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon sriracha or other chili garlic sauce (optional)
  • ¼ cup chicken broth or water
  • Optional garnishes: Toasted sesame seeds, extra chopped green onions, crispy wonton strips or crushed roasted peanuts, additional sriracha or hoisin sauce

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chicken: Cut chicken into uniform pieces, season with salt and pepper, and set aside.
  2. Chop Aromatics and Vegetables: Finely dice onion, mince garlic, and grate ginger. Slice cabbage and shred carrots.
  3. Slice Green Onions: Separate the parts of the green onions for cooking and garnish.
  4. Whisk the Sauce: Combine soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, brown sugar (if using), and chicken broth; whisk until smooth.
  5. Cook the Chicken: Heat oil in skillet over medium-high heat, add chicken, and cook until browned and cooked through.
  6. Sauté Aromatics: Add onion and green onion parts to skillet, sauté until softened.
  7. Introduce Garlic and Ginger: Add minced garlic and ginger, stir for 1-2 minutes.
  8. Add Cabbage and Carrots: Stir in cabbage and carrots; sauté until tender.
  9. Introduce Sauce and Chicken: Pour sauce over vegetables, return chicken to skillet, and stir well.
  10. Simmer and Thicken: Let the mixture simmer, stirring occasionally for 3-5 minutes.
  11. Final Seasoning Check and Garnish: Adjust seasonings and stir in remaining green onions before serving.
  12. Serve Immediately: Divide into bowls and garnish as desired.

Notes

This recipe is versatile; feel free to mix in other vegetables or swap proteins. Great for meal prep.

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