Description
This Easy Chicken Spring Rolls recipe offers a delightful blend of tender shredded chicken and fresh mixed vegetables wrapped in delicate rice paper, then pan-fried to crispy perfection. Served with a flavorful hoisin-peanut dipping sauce, these rolls make a perfect appetizer or light meal that’s quick and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Spring Rolls
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup mixed fresh vegetables (carrots, bell peppers, cabbage), finely chopped
- 10 rice paper wrappers
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter
- Juice from ½ lime
- Oil for frying (about ¼ cup)
Instructions
- Cook Chicken: Place the chicken breasts in a skillet over medium heat and cook for 6-8 minutes until fully cooked through. Remove from heat and allow to cool, then shred the chicken finely with two forks.
- Prepare Filling: Finely chop the mixed fresh vegetables. In a bowl, combine the shredded chicken, chopped vegetables, and 2 tablespoons of low-sodium soy sauce. Mix until well combined.
- Soften Wrappers: Dip each rice paper wrapper into warm water for about 10 seconds until soft and pliable. Lay the softened wrapper flat on a clean surface.
- Assemble Rolls: Place approximately two tablespoons of the chicken and vegetable filling near one edge of the wrapper. Fold in the sides tightly and roll the wrapper to enclose the filling completely, forming a tight spring roll.
- Fry Spring Rolls: Heat oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Carefully place each spring roll in the hot oil and fry for 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crisp. Work in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding.
- Drain and Serve: Remove fried spring rolls and drain excess oil on paper towels. Serve immediately with a dipping sauce made by mixing hoisin sauce, peanut butter, and lime juice.
Notes
- Ensure chicken is fully cooked before shredding to avoid any food safety risks.
- Rice paper wrappers can tear easily—handle gently when dipping and rolling.
- For a vegetarian variation, substitute the chicken with tofu or extra vegetables.
- Serve spring rolls immediately to preserve their crispiness.
- You can add fresh herbs like mint or cilantro to the filling for additional flavor.
