Description
These fresh and vibrant Chicken Spring Rolls combine tender shredded chicken, crisp vegetables, and aromatic basil wrapped in delicate spring roll skins. Served with a flavorful homemade dipping sauce, they make a light, healthy appetizer or snack ready in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients
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Spring Rolls:
- 8 spring roll skins
- ½ cup cooked, shredded chicken
- 1 large basil leaf per roll (8 leaves)
- ½ cup shredded carrots
- ½ cup sliced cucumber
- ½ avocado, sliced
- 4 ounces rice noodles, cooked
Dipping Sauce:
- ¼ cup rice wine vinegar
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame seed oil
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp sweet chili sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the dipping sauce: In a small bowl, combine rice wine vinegar, soy sauce, sesame seed oil, sugar, and sweet chili sauce. Stir until the sugar dissolves completely to create a balanced, flavorful dipping sauce.
- Season the rice noodles: Toss the cooked rice noodles with 2 tablespoons of the prepared dipping sauce, ensuring they absorb the savory and sweet flavors. Set aside to let the noodles marinate briefly.
- Soften the spring roll skins: Fill a shallow plate with warm water. Dip one spring roll skin into the water just until softened, then lay it flat on a clean surface to prepare for filling.
- Assemble the spring rolls: Place one large basil leaf in the center of the softened skin. Layer seasoned rice noodles, shredded carrots, cucumber slices, shredded chicken, and a slice of avocado over the basil.
- Roll the spring rolls: Fold in the sides of the skin and roll tightly from the bottom up to encase the filling securely, forming a neat spring roll.
- Repeat filling and rolling: Repeat the dipping, filling, and rolling process with the remaining spring roll skins and ingredients until all eight rolls are prepared.
- Serve: Serve the spring rolls immediately with the reserved dipping sauce on the side for dipping. Enjoy the fresh, crunchy textures and flavorful combination right away.
Notes
- Use warm water to soften spring roll skins quickly without tearing.
- Rice noodles should be cooked al dente and cooled before mixing with sauce to prevent sogginess.
- Keep the assembled rolls covered with a damp cloth if not serving immediately to prevent drying.
- Feel free to add fresh herbs like mint or cilantro for extra aroma.
- This recipe is gluten-free if you use gluten-free soy sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Asian
