Wasabi Chicken Rolls (Low Carb)

May 28, 2023May 28, 20230 16
Delicious Low Carb Wasabi Chicken Rolls
in Low Carb

Prep

30 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 small purple cabbage or 1 small green cabbage
2 cups carrots
1 cup scallion
1/2 cup dashi stock
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1/4 cup shoyu
1 tablespoon sugar
1 lb boneless chicken breasts or 1 lb boneless chicken thighs
2 tablespoons peanut oil
2 tablespoons shoyu
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon mirin
2 tablespoons dashi stock
1/2 tablespoon wasabi ( to taste )
1 -2 tablespoon garlic , minced
2 tablespoons dashi stock
2 tablespoons shoyu
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1/2 tablespoon sugar
1/2 tablespoon chili sauce ( sambal oelek )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
240
Sugar
5g
Fat
5g
Wasabi chicken rolls are a low-carb twist on the traditional sushi roll. Utilizing chicken breasts as the protein source and cabbage leaves as the wrap, this dish is a healthier alternative to sushi rolls. The use of wasabi and chili sauce gives the dish a spicy kick, and the combination of shredded cabbage, carrots, and scallions provides a refreshing crunch. Perfect for lunch or dinner, these rolls can be made in advance and served cold or at room temperature. It's a great way to switch up your meal prep and try something new!

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 375°F.
2.In a mixing bowl, combine shredded cabbage, carrots, scallions, dashi stock, rice vinegar, shoyu, and sugar. Mix well and set aside.
3.Pound chicken breasts with a meat mallet to an even thickness.
4.In a saucepan, mix peanut oil, shoyu, rice vinegar, mirin, dashi stock, wasabi, and minced garlic. Heat over medium heat for 5 minutes to create a marinade.
5.Coat chicken breasts with the marinade and lay them flat on a baking sheet.
6.Bake the chicken for 15-20 minutes.
7.Slice the chicken breasts into thin strips.
8.Fill each cabbage leaf with a few strips of chicken and a spoonful of the vegetable mixture.
9.Fold the cabbage leaf over the filling and roll tightly to form a tight roll.
10.In a separate bowl, mix dashi stock, shoyu, rice vinegar, sugar, and chili sauce.
11.Serve the chicken rolls with the dipping sauce.

PROS

These wasabi chicken rolls are a flavorful and healthy low-carb option that is perfect for lunch or dinner.

The cabbage leaves provide a low-carb wrap alternative, and the use of lean chicken breasts makes them a great source of protein.

The wasabi and chili sauce give the dish a spicy kick and can be adjusted to taste.

CONS

Shredding the cabbage and julienned vegetables can be time-consuming, making this recipe better suited for a weekend meal prep project.

Additionally, the wasabi can be overpowering if too much is used, and the chili sauce can be too spicy for some palates.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The low-carb nature of this recipe makes it great for those watching their carbohydrate intake.
Chicken is an excellent source of protein, and the combination of cabbage, carrots, and scallions provides a healthy dose of vitamins and minerals.
Wasabi has been linked to supporting digestion and may have anti-inflammatory properties.

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