Description
Crispy chicken egg rolls deliver a delightful crunch that takes taste buds on a culinary adventure. Packed with savory filling and golden-brown wrapper, these rolls promise a perfect blend of texture and flavor you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground chicken
Vegetables:
- 2 cups (473 milliliters) cabbage, shredded
- 1 cup (236 milliliters) carrots, shredded
- 1/2 cup (118 milliliters) green onions, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
Seasonings and Wrappers:
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 package egg roll wrappers (about 20)
- Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)
Optional:
- Dipping sauces (sweet chili sauce, soy sauce)
Instructions
- Craft the flavor-packed filling by sautéing ground chicken in a skillet over medium heat until thoroughly cooked and no longer pink, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Enhance the mixture by incorporating minced garlic and ginger, allowing them to release their aromatic essence for 1-2 minutes.
- Introduce shredded cabbage and carrots into the skillet, stirring until vegetables become tender and slightly wilted, about 3-4 minutes.
- Elevate the filling’s taste profile by drizzling soy sauce and sesame oil, ensuring thorough integration of flavors. Remove from heat and allow the mixture to cool completely.
- Prepare egg roll wrappers on a clean, flat surface, positioning them diamond-shaped with a corner facing you.
- Spoon the cooled filling strategically in the center of each wrapper, ensuring precise placement.
- Execute the wrapping technique by folding the bottom corner over the filling, tucking in side edges, and rolling tightly to create a secure seal. Use water to moisten edges if needed.
- Select your preferred cooking method: deep frying at 350F for 3-4 minutes until golden, oven baking at 425F for 20-25 minutes with mid-cycle rotation, or air frying at 375F for 10-12 minutes with occasional shaking.
- Transfer cooked egg rolls to paper towels to absorb excess oil, ensuring a crisp exterior.
- Plate immediately and accompany with complementary dipping sauces for an enhanced culinary experience.
Notes
- Customize the filling by adding finely chopped mushrooms or bell peppers for extra texture and nutrition.
- Use lean ground chicken to keep the egg rolls lighter and healthier without compromising flavor.
- Prevent soggy wrappers by thoroughly draining cooked vegetables and letting the filling cool completely before wrapping.
- Freeze uncooked egg rolls on a baking sheet, then transfer to a freezer bag for quick future meals – they’ll stay crisp when fried directly from frozen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 20
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 50mg