Light Chicken Veggie Spring Rolls (Print Version)
Crisp rolls with chicken, fresh vegetables, and zesty dipping sauce. Ready in 35 minutes.
# What You Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 7 oz boneless, skinless chicken breast
02 - 1/2 tsp salt
03 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
04 - 1 tsp sesame oil
→ Vegetables
05 - 1 medium carrot, julienned
06 - 1/2 cucumber, julienned
07 - 1 small red bell pepper, thinly sliced
08 - 1.75 oz bean sprouts
09 - 4 large lettuce leaves, torn into smaller pieces
10 - 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves
11 - 2 tbsp fresh cilantro leaves
→ Wrappers
12 - 8 rice paper wrappers (8.5 in diameter)
→ Dipping Sauce
13 - 2 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
14 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
15 - 1 tsp sesame oil
16 - 1 tsp honey
17 - 1/2 tsp grated fresh ginger
18 - 1 small garlic clove, finely minced
19 - 1 tsp chili flakes (optional)
# How-To:
01 - Season the chicken breast with salt and pepper. Heat sesame oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken for 4–5 minutes per side, until cooked through. Let cool, then slice thinly.
02 - Julienne the carrot and cucumber. Slice the red bell pepper into thin strips. Prepare lettuce, mint, and cilantro. Fill a large shallow dish with warm water for softening rice paper.
03 - Dip one rice paper wrapper into the warm water for about 10 seconds until just softened. Lay it flat on a clean, damp kitchen towel or cutting board.
04 - Arrange a small amount of lettuce, chicken slices, carrots, cucumber, bell pepper, bean sprouts, mint, and cilantro in the lower third of the wrapper. Fold the bottom edge over the filling, then fold in the sides and roll tightly into a cylinder. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
05 - Whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, ginger, garlic, and chili flakes in a small bowl until well combined.
06 - Serve the spring rolls whole or sliced in half, with the dipping sauce on the side.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Everything can be prepped ahead and assembled in minutes when hunger strikes
- The combination of warm tender chicken against crisp cool vegetables creates that perfect texture dance
- You can customize the filling based on whatever needs using from your crisper drawer
02 -
- Rice paper continues to soften after you remove it from water so do not oversoak or your rolls will become gummy and difficult to handle
- Work on a damp towel not a dry surface because the wrapper will stick and tear when you try to fold it
- The rolls taste better after resting for 15 minutes as the flavors meld together beautifully
03 -
- Toast some crushed peanuts to sprinkle over the top for added crunch and protein
- A splash of lime juice in the dipping sauce brightens all the flavors