Whole 30 Whole30 Chicken Egg Roll in a Bowl
All the flavors of a crispy egg roll — savory ground chicken, tender cabbage, sweet carrots, and that punchy ginger-scallion combo — come together in one skillet without the wrapper or the deep fryer. Coconut aminos stand in for soy sauce, delivering that rich, slightly sweet umami hit while keeping things completely compliant, and a finishing drizzle of toasted sesame oil ties everything together beautifully. The whole thing comes together in well under 30 minutes, making it one of the easiest weeknight wins you can pull off during a reset. Traditional egg roll fillings are naturally built around vegetables and protein, so this bowl format actually loses nothing — you get all the satisfying flavors with zero compromise. A pinch of red pepper flakes adds a gentle kick if you want it, and the garnish of scallion greens and sesame seeds makes it look far more impressive than the effort required. It serves four, so it's just as good for meal prep as it is for a quick family dinner.
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4 servings
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- 1 lb ground chicken
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 3 scallions, white and light green parts thinly sliced (dark green tops reserved for garnish)
- 4 cups green cabbage, thinly shredded (about ½ small head)
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 3 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
- ½ tsp rice vinegar
- ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
For serving
- 2 tsp sesame seeds, for serving (optional)
- scallion dark green tops, thinly sliced, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, stir together the coconut aminos, toasted sesame oil, and rice vinegar. Set aside.
- 2
Heat the avocado oil in a large (12-inch) skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the ground chicken, salt, and black pepper. Cook, breaking the meat into small crumbles with a wooden spoon, until no pink remains and the chicken registers 165°F (74°C) on an instant-read thermometer, about 6–8 minutes.
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