Description
Delicious and fresh Chicken Spring Rolls made with shredded chicken, crisp vegetables, fresh herbs, and rice paper wrappers. These healthy, no-cook Asian-inspired rolls are perfect as a light appetizer or main course and are naturally gluten-free and dairy-free. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce for a refreshing and nutritious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 1 cup cooked chicken breast (shredded or thinly sliced)
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup shredded purple cabbage
- 1 small cucumber (cut into thin matchsticks)
- ½ cup cooked vermicelli rice noodles
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves
Wrappers
- 8 rice paper wrappers
- Warm water (for softening wrappers)
Optional
- Dipping sauces (such as peanut sauce or hoisin sauce)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Shred or thinly slice the cooked chicken breast. Shred carrots and purple cabbage. Cut the cucumber into thin matchsticks. Cook rice vermicelli noodles according to package instructions, then cool. Rinse and pat dry fresh mint, cilantro, and basil leaves.
- Set up Rolling Station: Arrange all filling ingredients within easy reach. Fill a shallow dish with warm water for dipping the rice paper wrappers. Place a clean, damp surface for rolling the spring rolls.
- Soften Rice Paper Wrapper: Dip one rice paper wrapper into the warm water for about 10 seconds until it’s soft but still slightly firm. Lay the softened wrapper flat on the damp surface.
- Add Filling: In the center of the wrapper, layer a few pieces of chicken, followed by a small amount of shredded carrots, purple cabbage, cucumber matchsticks, rice noodles, and fresh herbs (mint, cilantro, basil).
- Roll the Spring Roll: Fold the sides of the wrapper inward over the filling, then roll tightly from the bottom up, similar to rolling a burrito, to encase all ingredients securely.
- Repeat: Repeat the softening and rolling process with the remaining wrappers and filling until all 8 spring rolls are assembled.
- Serve: Serve the chicken spring rolls immediately with your favorite dipping sauce such as peanut or hoisin sauce for added flavor.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken with tofu or shrimp for different protein options.
- Spring rolls are best served fresh but can be stored covered in the refrigerator for a few hours.
- Place a damp paper towel over stored rolls to prevent them from drying out.
- For a spicier twist, add some sliced chili or a drizzle of sriracha to the filling or dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Main Course
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 spring roll
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
