Description
Korean-inspired egg roll skillet combines classic Asian flavors in a quick, protein-packed meal. Ground meat, crisp cabbage, and savory seasonings create a delightful one-pan dinner you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground chicken
Vegetables:
- 4 cups (960 milliliters) green cabbage, thinly sliced
- 1 large carrot, julienned or shredded
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- 2 green onions, sliced
Seasonings and Oils:
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon sriracha (optional for heat)
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- Sesame seeds (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Warm of vegetable oil in a spacious skillet or wok over medium-high temperature, creating an even cooking surface.
- Introduce ground chicken into the heated pan, methodically breaking apart the meat with a wooden spoon until it transforms into golden brown crumbles and reaches complete doneness.
- Transfer the perfectly cooked chicken to a separate plate, preserving its juicy texture for later incorporation.
- In the identical skillet, deposit finely chopped onion, freshly minced garlic, and grated ginger, allowing these aromatic ingredients to sizzle and release their intense flavors for 2-3 minutes.
- Introduce thinly sliced cabbage and julienned carrots into the fragrant mixture, stirring continuously to ensure even cooking for approximately 5-6 minutes until vegetables achieve a tender-crisp consistency.
- Reintroduce the previously cooked chicken into the vegetable medley, gently folding ingredients to create a harmonious blend of proteins and produce.
- Drizzle soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sriracha, and granulated sugar over the mixture, stirring consistently to distribute seasonings and intensify overall flavor profile.
- Allow the concoction to simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes, ensuring thorough heating and complete flavor melding.
- Elegantly garnish with thinly sliced green onions and a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds, presenting a visually appealing and delectable one-pan meal ready to be served warm.
Notes
- Nutritional powerhouse packed with lean protein from ground chicken and fiber-rich vegetables.
- Zero-fuss, one-pan meal that delivers restaurant-style flavors without complicated preparation steps.
- Perfect weeknight dinner solution for busy families seeking quick, healthy, and satisfying meal options.
- Incredibly versatile recipe allowing easy protein swaps like ground turkey or tofu for different dietary preferences.
- Budget-friendly dish that transforms classic egg roll ingredients into a lighter, more wholesome dinner experience.
- Meal prep friendly and reheats beautifully, making excellent next-day lunch option for work or school.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg