Description
Chicken Spring Rolls are light, fresh, and packed with flavor. Filled with crunchy vegetables, tender shredded chicken, and smooth avocado, these rolls are wrapped in delicate rice paper and served with a tangy dipping sauce. They’re a healthy and delicious choice for any meal.
Ingredients
8 spring roll skins
4 ounces rice noodles (vermicelli-style)
8 large fresh basil leaves
½ cup shredded carrots
½ cup English cucumber, julienne cut
½ cup cooked chicken, shredded
½ avocado, thinly sliced
½ cup apple cider vinegar
½ cup soy sauce
¼ teaspoon sesame oil
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
Instructions
- Make the Dipping Sauce: Combine the apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and sweet chili sauce in a small bowl. Stir until the sugar is dissolved. Set aside.
- Prepare the Rice Noodles: Cook the rice noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and place them in a mixing bowl. Add 2 tablespoons of the dipping sauce and stir until the noodles are evenly coated. Set aside.
- Soften the Spring Roll Skins: Fill a pie plate with hot water. Dip one spring roll skin into the water until it begins to soften (about 5–10 seconds). Lay the softened skin on a flat surface.
- Assemble the Spring Rolls: Place a basil leaf in the center of the spring roll skin. Layer the noodles, carrots, cucumber, chicken, and top with avocado slices (use about 1/8 of each ingredient per roll).
- Roll the Spring Rolls: Fold the bottom of the spring roll over the filling. Fold in the sides toward the center and tightly roll up the spring roll, ensuring the end seals itself. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.
- Serve: Serve the spring rolls immediately with the dipping sauce on the side.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, replace the chicken with tofu or tempeh.
For a spicier version, add sliced chili peppers or a dash of sriracha to the filling or dipping sauce.
These spring rolls are best enjoyed fresh but can be prepped ahead and stored in the fridge for a few hours.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Cold Preparation
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
