Crispy Baked Egg Roll Chicken Bowls (Printable)

Deconstructed egg roll flavors with ground chicken, vegetables, and crispy wonton strips over rice.

# 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.
02 - Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, tossing halfway through, until golden and crisp. Set aside.
03 - In a large skillet or wok, heat 1 tablespoon neutral oil over medium-high heat. Add ground chicken and cook, stirring and breaking up meat, until browned and cooked through, approximately 5 to 6 minutes.
04 - Add minced garlic, grated ginger, and black pepper to the chicken. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
05 - Stir in cabbage, carrots, and red bell pepper. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring often, until vegetables are just tender but still crisp.
06 - 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.
07 - Divide warm rice among serving bowls. Top with chicken and cabbage mixture. Sprinkle with baked wonton strips, remaining green onions, sesame seeds, and a drizzle of chili sauce if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You get that satisfying textural contrast between crispy wontons and tender stir-fried filling without deep-frying anything.
  • It comes together in under an hour, which means weeknight dinner without the takeout guilt or delivery fees.
  • The flavors are bold enough to feel indulgent but light enough that you won't need a nap afterward.
02 -
  • Don't skip tossing the wontons halfway through baking—I learned this the hard way with a batch that burned on one side while the other stayed chewy.
  • The vegetables need to go in after the chicken is fully browned, or they'll steam instead of getting that slight color and caramelized edge that makes them taste deeper.
03 -
  • Keep your mise en place prepped before you start cooking—once the pan gets hot, everything moves fast and you won't have time to hunt for the green onions.
  • A wok is ideal for this, but a large skillet works just fine as long as it has good surface area and heats evenly.
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