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Chicken Egg Roll in a Bowl (Paleo, Whole30)

A quick, deconstructed egg roll stir-fry with marinated chicken, cabbage, and veggies for a paleo-friendly bowl.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 4 cloves garlic minced (or 2 tsp garlic powder)
  • 1/2 cup coconut aminos or liquid aminos for marinade
  • 1/3 cup rice vinegar
  • 3 Tbsp avocado oil
  • 1/2 large yellow onion sliced or diced
  • 1 head cabbage thinly sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced (for stir-fry)
  • 1 Tbsp fresh ginger peeled and grated
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 3 Tbsp coconut aminos or liquid aminos for stir-fry
  • 2 carrots chopped
  • 1 medium zucchini chopped
  • 3 green onions chopped
  • 1 Tbsp sesame seeds for serving

Equipment

  • large deep skillet or wok
  • Cutting Board
  • Chef’s knife
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • zip-top bag or bowl for marinating
  • Spatula or wooden spoon
  • grater (for ginger)

Method
 

  1. Place the chopped chicken thighs into a zip-top bag or bowl; add 4 minced garlic cloves, 1/2 cup coconut aminos, and 1/3 cup rice vinegar. Seal, shake to combine, and refrigerate at least 20 minutes or up to overnight to marinate.
  2. Heat 3 Tbsp avocado oil in a large deep skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the sliced or diced 1/2 yellow onion and sauté until softened and translucent, about 6–8 minutes.
  3. Add the thinly sliced cabbage to the skillet (it may overflow). Stir to combine, then cover and cook until the cabbage wilts and begins to reduce, about 3–5 minutes.
  4. Remove the cover and add 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 Tbsp grated fresh ginger, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, and 3 Tbsp coconut aminos to the cabbage. Stir well and continue cooking until the cabbage begins to brown at the edges, about 5–8 minutes.
  5. Push the cabbage mix to one side of the skillet and add the marinated chicken (including any marinade). Let the chicken brown undisturbed 3–4 minutes, then stir to combine with the cabbage.
  6. Add the chopped carrots and chopped zucchini to the skillet, then continue cooking and stirring frequently until the chicken is cooked through, excess liquid has evaporated, and the vegetables are tender, about 5–8 more minutes.
  7. Stir in the chopped green onions, taste and adjust seasoning if needed, then serve the mixture in bowls sprinkled with sesame seeds.

Notes

  • Marinate at least 20 minutes for best flavor.
  • Thinly slicing cabbage helps it cook down faster.
  • Use coconut aminos to keep it Whole30 and paleo friendly.
  • Adjust browning time to get crispy edges on the cabbage.