Crispy Baked Egg Roll Chicken Bowls (Printable version)

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

# What you 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

→ Crispy Wonton Strips

15 - 8 square wonton wrappers
16 - 1 tbsp vegetable oil
17 - Pinch of salt

→ For Serving

18 - 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
19 - 1 tbsp sesame seeds
20 - Sliced green onions for garnish

# 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, and bake for 7-9 minutes, tossing halfway, until golden and crisp. Set aside.
02 - Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground chicken and cook, breaking it up, until browned and cooked through, approximately 5-6 minutes.
03 - Add minced garlic, grated ginger, and chopped onion to the skillet. Sauté for 2 minutes until fragrant.
04 - Stir in carrot, cabbage, and red bell pepper. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until vegetables are tender but still crisp.
05 - Add soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir well and cook for 1-2 minutes more. Remove from heat.
06 - Divide rice among 4 bowls. Top each with chicken and vegetable mixture. Sprinkle with sesame seeds, sliced green onions, and crispy wonton strips. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • All the egg roll flavors without the fussy wrapping or deep frying mess.
  • Ready in under 45 minutes, making weeknight dinners feel intentional instead of rushed.
  • Baked wonton strips stay crispy even as they sit on warm rice, defying all expectations.
02 -
  • Don't overcrowd your skillet when browning the chicken—give it space to actually brown instead of steaming, which makes the difference between restaurant-quality and regrettable.
  • Those wonton strips will stay crisp for about 10 minutes on the warm rice, so add them right before serving rather than building everything in advance.
03 -
  • Don't let those wonton strips cool completely on the baking sheet—transfer them to a plate immediately so residual heat doesn't soften them into disappointment.
  • If you're cooking for people with different heat tolerances, set aside some of the unsauced chicken and vegetables before adding the soy-hoisin mixture, then let everyone customize their own heat level at the table.
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