Chicken Spring Rolls

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🥢 Chicken Spring Rolls

📖 Description

Chicken Spring Rolls are crispy, golden appetizers filled with a savory mixture of minced chicken, fresh vegetables, and aromatic seasonings, wrapped in thin spring roll sheets and deep-fried or air-fried to perfection. Popular in Asian cuisine, they’re perfect as a snack, starter, or party food and pair wonderfully with sweet chili or soy-based dipping sauces.

🍽️ Servings

Makes: 12 spring rolls
Serving Size: 2 spring rolls per person
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 10–12 minutes
Total Time: ~40 minutes

📝 Ingredients

For the Filling

  • 250 g minced chicken

  • 1 cup finely shredded cabbage

  • ½ cup grated carrot

  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped spring onions

  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic

  • 1 teaspoon minced ginger

  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce

  • 1 teaspoon oyster sauce (optional)

  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

  • Salt to taste

  • 1 tablespoon oil

For Rolling

  • 12 spring roll wrappers

  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour + water (to make sealing paste)

For Frying

  • Oil, enough for deep frying

👩‍🍳 Instructions

  1. Prepare the Filling

    • Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.

    • Add garlic and ginger; sauté until fragrant.

    • Add minced chicken and cook until no longer pink.

    • Stir in cabbage, carrot, and spring onions.

    • Add soy sauce, oyster sauce, pepper, and salt.

    • Cook for 2–3 minutes until vegetables soften slightly.

    • Remove from heat and let the mixture cool.

  2. Roll the Spring Rolls

    • Place a wrapper on a clean surface in a diamond shape.

    • Add 2 tablespoons of filling near the bottom.

    • Fold the bottom over the filling, then fold in the sides.

    • Roll tightly and seal the edge with flour paste.

  3. Fry

    • Heat oil to medium-hot (170–180°C).

    • Fry spring rolls in batches until golden and crisp.

    • Drain on paper towels.

  4. Serve

    • Serve hot with sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, or garlic dip.

⭐ Tips & Notes

  • Do not overfill the wrappers to prevent bursting.

  • Keep wrappers covered with a damp cloth while rolling.

  • Cool filling completely before rolling for best texture.

  • For extra crispiness, fry twice: once lightly, rest, then fry again.

  • Can be air-fried at 180°C for 10–12 minutes (brush lightly with oil).

🧮 Nutritional Information (Approx. per 1 spring roll)

  • Calories: 110 kcal

  • Protein: 7 g

  • Fat: 6 g

  • Carbohydrates: 8 g

  • Fiber: 1 g

  • Sodium: 180 mg

(Values may vary based on ingredients and cooking method)

💪 Health Benefits

  • High Protein: Chicken supports muscle repair and satiety.

  • Vegetable Intake: Cabbage and carrots provide fiber and vitamins.

  • Energy Boost: Balanced carbs and fats make it a satisfying snack.

  • Customizable: Can be baked or air-fried for a lighter version.

❓ Q & A

Q: Can I bake chicken spring rolls instead of frying?
A: Yes. Bake at 200°C (400°F) for 18–20 minutes, flipping halfway.

Q: Can I freeze spring rolls?
A: Absolutely. Freeze uncooked spring rolls in a single layer, then store for up to 2 months.

Q: What can I use instead of chicken?
A: You can use shrimp, tofu, or mixed vegetables.

Q: Why do my spring rolls turn oily?
A: Oil temperature may be too low. Fry in properly heated oil for crisp results.

Q: Are spring rolls gluten-free?
A: Traditional wrappers contain gluten, but gluten-free wrappers are available.

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