Crispy Baked Egg Roll Chicken Bowls (Printable)

Savory chicken and vegetable bowls topped with golden, crispy wonton strips for the perfect crunch.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken & Vegetable Mixture

01 - 1 lb ground chicken
02 - 2 tbsp vegetable oil
03 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
05 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
06 - 1 medium carrot, julienned
07 - 3 cups green cabbage, thinly sliced
08 - 1/2 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
09 - 3 green onions, sliced
10 - 2 tbsp soy sauce
11 - 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
12 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
13 - 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
14 - 1/2 tsp black pepper

→ For Serving

15 - 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
16 - 1 tbsp sesame seeds
17 - Sliced green onions for garnish

→ Crispy Wonton Strips

18 - 8 square wonton wrappers
19 - 1 tbsp vegetable oil
20 - Pinch of salt

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Cut wonton wrappers into thin strips, toss with 1 tbsp oil and salt, spread in single layer on baking sheet, and bake for 7-9 minutes, tossing halfway through, until golden and crisp. Set aside.
02 - Heat 2 tbsp oil in large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add ground chicken, break it up as it cooks, and cook for 5-6 minutes until browned and cooked through.
03 - Add minced garlic, grated ginger, and chopped onion to the skillet. Sauté for 2 minutes until fragrant.
04 - Stir in julienned carrot, sliced cabbage, and red bell pepper. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until vegetables are tender yet still crisp.
05 - Add soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil, and black pepper. Stir well and cook for 1-2 minutes more. Remove from heat.
06 - Divide cooked rice among 4 bowls. Top each with chicken and vegetable mixture. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and sliced green onions. Finish with generous handful of crispy wonton strips on each bowl. Serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Everything comes together in under 45 minutes, which means you can go from hungry to satisfied without losing your mind.
  • The contrast of crispy wonton strips against soft rice and tender vegetables creates a texture experience that keeps you coming back for another bite.
  • It's naturally dairy-free and adapts easily to whatever proteins or vegetables you have lingering in your fridge.
02 -
  • The wonton strips should go on right before you eat—if they sit too long in the sauce, they lose their crunch and become sad little noodles.
  • Don't skip the sesame oil; it's not interchangeable with regular oil, and a teaspoon is enough to change the entire flavor profile of the dish.
03 -
  • Use a wok if you have one—the high sides and sloped bottom make it easier to toss vegetables and keep everything moving so nothing sticks.
  • Have all your ingredients prepped and ready before you start cooking; this dish moves fast once the heat is on, and you don't want to be chopping garlic while something burns.
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