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Crispy Chicken Egg Rolls with Sweet Chili Sauce

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Golden, crunchy egg rolls filled with juicy shredded chicken and crisp vegetables, each dipped in a sweet and spicy chili sauce. These crowd-pleasing appetizers are perfect for gatherings, snacks, or game day.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken (rotisserie or leftover)
  • 12–16 egg roll wrappers
  • 1 cup shredded cabbage
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrots
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil or vegetable oil
  • Oil for frying (if frying)
  • For sweet chili sauce:
  • 2 tablespoons sugar or honey
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes or 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/4 cup water or 1 tablespoon cornstarch slurry

Instructions

  1. In a skillet, heat sesame oil over medium heat. Sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
  2. Add shredded chicken, cabbage, carrots, and green onions. Stir in soy sauce and cook for 2–3 minutes until vegetables are just tender. Let filling cool slightly.
  3. Place 2 tablespoons of filling onto each egg roll wrapper. Fold the bottom corner over the filling, fold in sides, and roll tightly. Seal edge with water or a cornstarch slurry.
  4. To fry: Heat 2–3 inches of oil in a pot to 350 °F (175 °C). Fry egg rolls in batches for 3–4 minutes until golden and crisp. Drain on paper towels.
  5. To bake: Brush rolls with oil and bake at 400 °F (200 °C) for 15–18 minutes, flipping halfway.
  6. For the sauce, simmer sugar (or honey), rice vinegar, chili flakes or garlic, and water/slurry in a saucepan until thickened. Let cool slightly.
  7. Serve warm egg rolls with sweet chili sauce on the side.

Notes

  • Make vegetarian by using tofu or extra veggies.
  • Add chili garlic sauce or Sriracha to the filling for heat.
  • Use rice paper wrappers for a gluten-free option.
  • Enhance sauce with lime juice or orange zest.
  • Freeze uncooked rolls for up to 1 month. Fry or bake directly from frozen.

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Keywords: chicken egg rolls, sweet chili sauce, appetizer, party snack, crispy egg rolls, Asian finger food

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