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Quick & Easy Chicken Spring Roll Jars

1/14/20

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These Quick & Easy Chicken Spring Roll Jars are the perfect grab and go lunch. Assemble the noodles, ground chicken & veggies ahead of time and add a little sweet chili sauce for some kick! 

These Quick & Easy Chicken Spring Roll Jars are the perfect grab and go lunch. Assemble the noodles, ground chicken & veggies ahead of time and add a little sweet chili sauce for some kick! #springroll #masonjar #mealprep

Quick & Easy Chicken Spring Roll Jars

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Ingredients in spring roll jars

These spring roll jars are such a creative way to pack your lunches for the week, and the ingredient list is relatively simple to boot! To make the jars lower in calories, we're using ground chicken instead of ground pork, and the sweet chili sauce is so easy to add yet packs a ton of flavour! Here's all you need below:

  • sesame oil
  • Ground chicken or turkey
  • Soy sauce
  • Garlic
  • Ginger
  • Coleslaw
  • Sweet chili sauce
  • Cucumber
  • Red pepper
  • Vermicelli noodles
  • Fresh herbs

 

Quick & Easy Chicken Spring Roll Jars

How to make spring roll jars

These spring roll jars are SO easy to make! Here are the full instructions:

  1. Cook the ground chicken with sesame oil, soy sauce and fresh ginger. Once fully cooked, remove from heat.
  2. Next saute the coleslaw with a bit of soy sauce, cooking until just softened.
  3. Meanwhile, cook the vermicelli noodles and drain them.
  4. From there, you'll divide the sweet chili sauce among the bottom of 4 16oz mason jars, then you'll add the ground chicken, coleslaw, cucumber and red pepper. Top each jar with vermicelli noodles, fresh herbs and sesame seeds.
  5. You can add soy sauce and sriracha if desired for extra seasoning. Serve in a large bowl and enjoy!

Quick & Easy Chicken Spring Roll Jars

Ingredient substitutions

There are many substitutions you can make to this recipe – this meal prep jars are super versatile! Here's what you can sub in or out below:

Ground chicken – you can use ground turkey, pork or beef in these jars, though chicken would be the closest to spring rolls.

Vermicelli noodles – Instead of vermicelli noodles, you can use plain rice noodles or use pre-cooked cantonese noodles. The vermicelli, again, is the closest you'll get to a spring roll though.

Soy sauce – If you need to make this recipe gluten-free, you can sub in tamari or coconut aminos for the soy sauce.

Veggies – You can use any veggies you'd like in these jars though I do recommend the coleslaw to get it as close as possible to a spring roll. The cucumber and red pepper are just optional add-ons.

Seasonings – There are a number of changes you can make to the seasonings. For one, you can use 1 tsp ground ginger instead of fresh ginger, and you can use plum sauce or just plain soy sauce or sriracha in place of the sweet chili sauce.

Quick & Easy Chicken Spring Roll Jars

How to serve meal prep jar recipes

Mason jars are the perfect container for storing salads and other types of meal prep recipes. They each have a lid, and they’re vertical so they fit better in the refrigerator and in your lunch bag. Plus, they are easy to wash, dishwasher safe, and you can reuse them without hassle. You can find them in any store, but you can also purchase some through Amazon. They're much cheaper than a lot of plastic containers out there.

Despite all the benefits, mason jars can be very difficult to eat from, so you'll need to have a plate or bowl to pour these spring roll jars out onto. This way, it's easier to mix everything together to eat but you still get the benefits of separating your dressings from your fresh veggies to prevent them from getting soggy.

Quick & Easy Chicken Spring Roll Jars

Storing spring roll jars

These spring roll jars will last in the refrigerator for up to five days, which means they are perfect for meal prep!

This recipe will make four servings, so you can have nearly a whole work week’s worth of lunches ready in about 30 minutes.

You can even throw the jars in the microwave for a hot meal – simple microwave on high for 1-2 minutes and pour into a large bowl.

Freezing the ground chicken

You can't freeze these jars whole, but you can take the chicken out and freeze it for later if you know you're not going to eat all 4 jars in one week.

To defrost the chicken, simply let it thaw for 24 hours in the fridge then reheat in the microwave or on the stove. You can also just add your frozen chicken to the bottom of your jars and store them in the fridge – your chicken will defrost in the fridge.

Quick & Easy Chicken Spring Roll Jars

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Quick & Easy Chicken Spring Roll Jars

Quick & Easy Chicken Spring Roll Jars

These Quick & Easy Chicken Spring Roll Jars are the perfect grab and go lunch. Assemble the noodles, ground chicken & veggies ahead of time and add a little sweet chili sauce for some kick!
4.5 from 10 votes
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: coleslaw, ground chicken, spring roll jars
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4 jars
Calories: 480kcal
Author: Taylor Stinson

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 lb Ground chicken or turkey
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp ginger, minced
  • 1 bag coleslaw
  • 2 tsp soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
  • 1 cup cucumber, cut into matchsticks
  • 1 cup red pepper, sliced
  • 2 cups cooked vermicelli noodles
  • 1/3 cup cilantro, chopped (can also use/add in fresh mint and basil)
  • Sesame seeds, soy sauce & sriracha to taste

Instructions

  • Heat sesame oil over med-high heat in a large skillet. Add ground chicken and 2 tbsp soy sauce, cooking for 2-3 min. Add garlic and ginger, then sautee for 7-8 min until chicken is fully cooked.
  • Remove chicken from pan and add coleslaw and 2 tsp soy sauce, sauteeing for 2-3 min until slaw is slightly wilted. Meanwhile, cook vermicelli noodles according to package directions (usually takes 2-3 min in boiling water).
  • Divide sweet chili sauce among the bottom of 4 medium-sized mason jars (it ends up being about 2 tbsp sweet chili sauce added to each 16oz jar). Divide chicken among jars, then coleslaw, cucumber and red pepper. Top with vermicelli noodles, fresh herbs and sesame seeds. Add soy sauce and sriracha if desired. Jars keep in fridge up to 5 days.

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Nutrition

Calories: 480kcal | Carbohydrates: 73g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 1172mg | Potassium: 686mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 1329IU | Vitamin C: 90mg | Calcium: 66mg | Iron: 2mg

These Quick & Easy Chicken Spring Roll Jars are the perfect grab and go lunch. Assemble the noodles, ground chicken & veggies ahead of time and add a little sweet chili sauce for some kick! #springroll #masonjars #mealprep These Quick & Easy Chicken Spring Roll Jars are the perfect grab and go lunch. Assemble the noodles, ground chicken & veggies ahead of time and add a little sweet chili sauce for some kick! #springroll #masonjars #mealprep These Quick & Easy Chicken Spring Roll Jars are the perfect grab and go lunch. Assemble the noodles, ground chicken & veggies ahead of time and add a little sweet chili sauce for some kick! #springroll #masonjars #mealprep These Quick & Easy Chicken Spring Roll Jars are the perfect grab and go lunch. Assemble the noodles, ground chicken & veggies ahead of time and add a little sweet chili sauce for some kick! #springroll #masonjars #mealprep

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Comments

  1. Chava Mazal Stark says

    July 12, 2017 at 12:14

    I love this idea for a healthy grab-and-go lunch!

    Reply
  2. Chaz says

    August 14, 2017 at 06:13

    Tried this today, so healthy and delish! All my friends complimented how great it looked too 😊

    Reply
    • Taylor Stinson says

      August 16, 2017 at 11:18

      I’m so happy to hear that Chaz!!! Thanks for sharing with me <3

      Reply
  3. Heather says

    January 3, 2018 at 11:41

    What size jars do you use?

    Reply
    • Taylor Stinson says

      January 3, 2018 at 14:42

      I use 12oz canning jars for this recipe 🙂

      Reply
  4. Marguerite says

    March 5, 2018 at 13:23

    This is very tasty!

    Reply
    • Taylor Stinson says

      March 5, 2018 at 13:28

      Thanks so much Marguerite!!! So glad you liked it!

      Reply
  5. Lucas says

    April 15, 2018 at 20:33

    Do you eat this warm or cold?

    Reply
    • Taylor Stinson says

      April 16, 2018 at 08:39

      You can do either!

      Reply
      • Lucas says

        April 16, 2018 at 15:09

        Awesome. Thank you!
        I tried the noodles, meat, sauce and coleslaw warm today, with the veggies and herbs cold. Everything was delicious!
        Thanks for the recipe!

        Reply
  6. Sammy says

    February 10, 2019 at 14:58

    I get negative points on presentation since I don’t have Mason jars but I’m making this today and hoping it goes well!

    Reply
  7. Laurie says

    February 15, 2019 at 15:20

    How is this almost 500 calories for a serving? Seems high for those ingredients.

    Reply
    • Taylor Stinson says

      February 18, 2019 at 10:50

      Hey Laurie – I use a nutrition calculator which gives a best estimate. If I were to guess, the combo of chicken, noodles and sauce gives this calculation. If you are looking to lose weight/maintain weight, you want to be eating between 300-500 calories per meal and 100-200 calories per snack so these jars fall right in line with a healthy lifestyle. If you are still unsure about the nutritional facts you can recalculate using an app like My Fitness Pal.

      Reply
  8. Ashley says

    May 6, 2019 at 12:35

    I made these for meal prep this week and oh my, are the delicious! I usually find myself adding to recipes for more punches of flavor but no need with these….just a little sriracha on top for a kick!! I will be trying more of your meal prep ideas!

    Reply
  9. Melissa says

    July 24, 2019 at 12:13

    This is one of the best recipe I have ever had.

    Reply
    • Taylor Stinson says

      July 24, 2019 at 15:06

      So happy to hear that Melissa!! 🙂

      Reply
  10. Luella says

    February 12, 2020 at 15:07

    I made these and tried my first one today. I was proud that my filled jars looked just like the picture today and I have to say this was RIDICULOUSLY DELICIOUS!!!
    Thank you so much for sharing!
    YUMMMM!

    Reply
    • Taylor Stinson says

      February 12, 2020 at 19:24

      Thank you so much for your review Luella, I’m so happy you enjoyed!!

      Reply

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