High Protein Egg Roll In A Bowl
A comforting, high-protein dish made with ground chicken, shredded cabbage, and bold flavors, all cooked in one skillet for minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground chicken (or ground turkey)
- 1 small head green cabbage, finely shredded (about 6 cups)
- 1 cup shredded carrots (or julienned)
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
Sauces and Oils
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp neutral oil (vegetable or avocado)
Garnishes
- 2 green onions sliced for garnish
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds (optional)
Seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Preparation
- Prep your produce: shred the cabbage and carrots, slice the onion, and mince the garlic and ginger. Having everything ready makes the cooking smooth and fast.
Cooking
- Heat the skillet: warm the neutral oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet or sauté pan.
- Brown the meat: add the ground chicken and cook until it’s no longer pink, breaking it up with a spatula (about 5–7 minutes). Season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Build the flavor: push the meat to one side, add sesame oil, then sauté the onion, garlic, and ginger until fragrant (1–2 minutes).
- Add the vegetables: stir in the shredded cabbage and carrots, mixing well with the meat and aromatics. Cook until the cabbage wilts but still has a bit of bite, about 5–6 minutes.
- Sauce it: pour in soy sauce and rice vinegar, tossing everything to combine. Let any excess liquid reduce for a minute so the flavors concentrate.
- Finish and serve: remove from heat, garnish with green onions and toasted sesame seeds, and serve hot.
Notes
Don’t overcrowd the pan: if your skillet is small, cook in batches so the cabbage sautés instead of steaming. Use fresh ginger and garlic for the best aroma. For a crispier texture, finish under a broiler for 1–2 minutes in an oven-safe skillet. Taste and adjust: soy sauce varies in saltiness, so add it gradually. To keep it extra high-protein and nutrient-dense, bulk up with extra shredded cabbage or a scoop of edamame.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 38gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4g
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