Crispy Baked Chicken Bowls (Printable)

Ground chicken and veggies served over rice with crispy baked wonton strips for a delicious crunch.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken & Vegetables

01 - 1 lb ground chicken
02 - 2 cups green cabbage, thinly sliced
03 - 1 cup shredded carrots
04 - 1/2 cup red bell pepper, thinly sliced
05 - 3 green onions, thinly sliced
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
08 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
09 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
10 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
11 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
12 - 1 tablespoon neutral oil such as canola or vegetable

→ Baked Wonton Strips

13 - 6 square wonton wrappers, cut into thin strips
14 - 1 teaspoon neutral oil
15 - Pinch of salt

→ Rice Base

16 - 2 cups cooked jasmine or long-grain white rice, warm

→ Garnishes

17 - 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
18 - Extra sliced green onions
19 - Chili sauce, optional

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Toss wonton strips with 1 teaspoon oil and a pinch of salt. Spread in a single layer on the baking sheet. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, tossing halfway, until golden and crisp. Set aside.
02 - In a large skillet or wok, heat 1 tablespoon neutral oil over medium-high heat. Add ground chicken and cook, stirring and breaking up the meat, until browned and cooked through, about 5 to 6 minutes.
03 - Add minced garlic, grated ginger, and black pepper to the chicken. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
04 - Stir in cabbage, carrots, and red bell pepper. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring often, until vegetables are just tender but still crisp.
05 - Add soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Stir well to combine. Add most of the green onions, reserving some for garnish. Cook for 1 more minute, then remove from heat.
06 - Divide warm rice among bowls. Top each with the chicken and cabbage mixture. Sprinkle with baked wonton strips, remaining green onions, sesame seeds, and a drizzle of chili sauce if desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The wonton strips stay shatteringly crispy without deep frying, so you get that textural contrast without the guilt.
  • Everything comes together in one skillet and one oven, meaning minimal cleanup on nights when you're already tired.
  • It's naturally dairy-free and endlessly customizable depending on what's in your crisper drawer.
02 -
  • Don't let those wonton strips overlap on the baking sheet, or they'll steam instead of crisp; give them space and flip them halfway through baking.
  • The vegetables cook faster than you think, so stay engaged; overcooked cabbage becomes mushy and loses the textural contrast that makes this dish special.
03 -
  • Cook your rice ahead of time so it's warm and ready when everything else finishes; cold rice ruins the comfort of this bowl.
  • If your wonton strips aren't as crispy as you'd like, increase the oven temperature slightly or bake a minute or two longer, but watch closely because every oven behaves differently.
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