Egg Roll in a Bowl
Egg Roll in a Bowl is a easy American recipe that serves 2. 350 calories per serving. Recipe by The Protein Chef on YouTube.
Prep: 10 min | Cook: 12 min | Total: 32 min
Cost: $11.28 total, $5.64 per serving
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil (extra‑virgin preferred)
- 1 lb Ground Chicken (lean; can substitute ground turkey, lean ground beef or pork)
- 1 tbsp Garlic (fresh minced (about 3 cloves))
- 0.5 Sweet Onion (medium, chopped)
- 0.25 tsp Black Pepper (ground)
- 4 oz Kale Mix (pre‑washed bag of kale or mixed greens)
- 4 oz Shredded Carrots (pre‑shredded)
- 1 tbsp Rice Vinegar
- 1 tbsp Sesame Oil (toasted)
- 2 oz Low Sodium Soy Sauce
- 1 tsp Ground Ginger
- 2 tbsp Sweetened Sour Hoisin/Teriyaki/Oyster Sauce (optional for extra flavor)
- 2 tbsp Green Onions (chopped, optional garnish)
- 1 tsp Sesame Seeds (toasted, optional garnish)
- 1 tsp Hot Sauce (to taste, optional)
- 2 Hard‑Boiled Eggs (chopped, optional protein boost)
Instructions
Heat Oil
Place the large pan over medium heat and add 1 tbsp olive oil, letting it heat for about 30 seconds.
Time: PT1M
Temperature: medium
Brown the Meat
Add the 1 lb ground chicken (or other lean meat) to the pan. Sprinkle with a pinch of black pepper, then add 1 tbsp minced garlic and ½ chopped sweet onion. Cook, stirring and breaking the meat into small pieces, until fully browned and no longer pink, about 5‑7 minutes.
Time: PT7M
Temperature: medium
Add Veggies & Sauce
Turn the heat down to low. Add the 4 oz kale mix, 4 oz shredded carrots, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 2 oz low‑sodium soy sauce, 1 tsp ground ginger, and, if using, 2 tbsp sweetened sour hoisin/teriyaki/oyster sauce. Stir well and let everything simmer until the greens are wilted and the mixture is tender, about 5‑10 minutes.
Time: PT8M
Temperature: low
Finish & Garnish
Remove the pan from heat. If desired, stir in 2 tbsp chopped green onions, 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds, a drizzle of hot sauce, and the chopped hard‑boiled eggs.
Time: PT1M
Portion and Store
Divide the bowl into two equal portions. Eat one immediately and let the other cool before sealing in an airtight container for refrigeration.
Time: PT1M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 350
- Protein
- 30 g
- Carbohydrates
- 12 g
- Fat
- 15 g
- Fiber
- 3 g
Dietary info: High‑protein, Low‑carb, Gluten‑free (use tamari), Dairy‑free, Paleo‑friendly (omit soy sauce)
Allergens: Soy, Sesame, Eggs (if using hard‑boiled eggs)
Last updated: April 18, 2026








