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Vietnamese-style chicken summer rolls

Vietnamese-Style Chicken Summer Rolls for Fresh Summer Feasts

These Vietnamese-style chicken summer rolls are a refreshing summer dish combining tender chicken and crisp vegetables.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 rolls
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pieces Chicken thighs Can substitute with skinless chicken breast
  • 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil Can substitute with olive oil
For the Noodles
  • 100 grams Rice vermicelli noodles Alternatively, use bean thread noodles
For the Wraps
  • 8 pieces Spring roll wrappers Ensure gluten-free if needed
For the Vegetables
  • 1 medium Carrot Can substitute with bell peppers
  • 2 stalks Spring onion Can substitute with red onion
  • 1 piece Red chilli Omit if less spice is preferred
  • 1 medium Cucumber Can substitute with zucchini
For the Herbs
  • 30 grams Coriander Mint can be used as an alternative
For the Dipping Sauce
  • 50 grams Hoisin sauce or chilli sauce Consider peanut sauce or sweet chili sauce for variety

Equipment

  • non-stick frying pan
  • Large shallow dish
  • pot
  • Clean damp surface

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Flatten the chicken thighs between two pieces of baking paper until they are about 1/2 cm thick, season with salt and pepper, then cook the chicken.
  2. While chicken is cooling, soak the rice vermicelli noodles in boiling water for about 5 minutes, drain and rinse under cold water.
  3. Dip one rice paper wrapper into warm water until pliable, then place on a clean surface.
  4. Layer the rice paper with shredded chicken, noodles, carrot, spring onion, cucumber, and coriander, leaving space at the edges.
  5. Fold the bottom edge over filling, fold in the sides, and roll tightly until filling is enclosed.
  6. Serve on a platter with hoisin or chili sauce for dipping.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 10gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store rolls in an airtight container separated by parchment paper for freshness. Best enjoyed fresh but can be frozen for up to 1 month.

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