Chicken Egg Rolls – This best takeout style chicken egg rolls is crispy on the outside and juicy from inside with shredded chicken and veggies.
Chicken Egg Roll Crispy Perfection
Craving a delicious and satisfying appetizer or snack? Look no further than homemade chicken egg rolls. These crispy golden parcels are packed with flavor and offer a perfect balance of textures.
Homemade Chicken Egg Rolls
Homemade dipping sauce: Create your own dipping sauce with soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and a touch of chili oil for a customized flavor.
Experiment with fillings: Try different fillings like shrimp, pork, or beef for variety.
Chicken Egg Roll – Tips and Tricks
Prep your ingredients: Chop the vegetables and mince the garlic and ginger before you start assembling the egg rolls.
Don’t overcook the filling: Cook the filling until the vegetables are tender-crisp but still retain their crunch.
Let the filling cool: Allow the filling to cool slightly before adding it to the egg roll wrappers to prevent the wrappers from becoming soggy.
Recipe Variations
Spicy kick: Add chili oil, sriracha, or red pepper flakes to the filling for a spicy twist.
Vegetarian option: Replace the chicken with tofu or a mixture of vegetables for a meatless version.
Sweet and savory: Incorporate a touch of sweetness with ingredients like hoisin sauce or honey.
How to Serve Chicken Egg Rolls ?
Classic: Serve with sweet and sour sauce or duck sauce for dipping.
Elevated: Pair with a homemade dipping sauce made with soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil for a more complex flavor.
Main course: Serve with a side salad or stir-fry for a complete meal.
How to Store Leftover Chicken Egg Rolls ?
Store leftover egg rolls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat them in an air fryer or oven until crispy.
Recipe FAQs
What’s the best filling for the egg rolls?
Traditionally, rolls are filled with a mixture of ground chicken, cabbage, carrots, and seasonings. However, you can experiment with different vegetables, proteins, and flavors to create your own unique filling.
Can I make the rolls ahead of time?
Yes, you can prepare the filling and assemble the egg rolls ahead of time. Store them covered in the refrigerator until ready to fry.
Chicken Egg Rolls
Chicken Egg Rolls - This best takeout style chicken egg rolls is crispy on the outside and juicy from inside with shredded chicken and veggies.
Ingredients
For the chicken roll
- 1 pound ground chicken, boneless chicken (or shredded)
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup carrots, shredded
- 1 green onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cups cabbage, shredded
- 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 14 egg roll wrappers
- 3 cups vegetable oil for frying
- 1 Tablespoons water
For the sauce
- 4 Tablespoons ketchup
- 1/2 cup distilled white vinegar
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 Tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium-low heat. Add the vegetable oil.
- In a separate skillet. Add ground chicken, ginger and fresh garlic. Brown the chicken until cooked through and season with salt and pepper.
- Add the carrots, cabbage, and green onion to the chicken. Stir fry for about 5-6 minutes or until heated through. Remove from the heat.
- In a small bowl, combine flour and water. Mix until smooth.
- Take egg roll wrapper (one at a time) in a flat surface. Place 1/4 cup of the chicken mixture into the center.
- Fold up the side and continue to roll up.
- Brush a little flour paste on the top corner to seal the egg roll. Repeat and make the remaining wraps.
- Add the wrapped rolls into the hot oil. Fry for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Turn up the side in between.
- Transfer on a paper towel lined plate to soak up excess oil.
- Make the sauce - Heat a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Add all the sauce and cook until thickened.
- Serve crispy rolls with sweet sour sauce.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 14 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 640Total Fat: 51gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 44gCholesterol: 33mgSodium: 453mgCarbohydrates: 34gFiber: 1gSugar: 13gProtein: 12g
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