Crispy Baked Egg Roll Chicken (Printable Version)

Savory ground chicken and crisp veggies atop steamed rice, finished with crunchy baked wonton strips.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken & Vegetables

01 - 1 lb ground chicken
02 - 2 cups green cabbage, thinly sliced
03 - 1 cup shredded carrots
04 - 0.5 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 - 0.5 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.
02 - Toss wonton strips with 1 teaspoon oil and a pinch of salt. Spread in a single layer on the baking sheet. 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 skillet. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
05 - Stir in cabbage, carrots, and red bell pepper. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until vegetables are just tender but retain their crispness.
06 - Add soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil, stirring well to combine. Incorporate most of the green onions, reserving some for garnish. Cook for 1 additional 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 drizzle with chili sauce if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The wonton strips stay crispy until the very last bite because you bake them separately, not soggy like traditional egg rolls.
  • Ground chicken cooks in minutes, making this a weeknight dinner that tastes like you planned it all day.
  • It's endlessly customizable—swap proteins, add vegetables, adjust spice levels without changing the soul of the dish.
02 -
  • Don't skip breaking up the chicken into small pieces—larger chunks will cook unevenly and the texture suffers.
  • Wonton strips go from golden to burnt in about 30 seconds, so if you're baking them while the chicken cooks, set a timer and pay attention.
  • Warm rice absorbs the sauce and flavors so much better than cold rice straight from the fridge.
03 -
  • Toast your sesame seeds in a dry pan for 2 minutes before serving—it wakes up the flavor and makes them taste less like a garnish and more like an intentional ingredient.
  • If you're making this for a crowd, you can set out the components separately and let people assemble their own bowls, which always feels more interactive and fun.
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