Description
At its core, cheesy chicken spring rolls is a modern fusion appetizer that takes traditional Asian spring roll wrappers and fills them with a savory mixture of spiced chicken, fresh vegetables, and shredded cheese. Traditional spring rolls feature a light, delicate pastry wrapper wrapped around cabbage, carrots, pork, or shrimp. This recipe twists that classic formula by introducing melted mozzarella or cheddar cheese, which binds the chicken and vegetable filling together with a rich, creamy texture.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Filling
- 300 g boneless chicken, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp cooking oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup cabbage, finely shredded
- ½ cup carrot, grated
- ½ cup bell pepper, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp chili sauce
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp salt, or to taste
- ½ tsp paprika
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh coriander or spring onions
For Wrapping
- 10–12 spring roll wrappers
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 3 tbsp water
For Frying
- Oil, as needed
Instructions
- Cook the chicken: Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and sauté for 1–2 minutes.
- Add the chopped chicken and cook for 5–7 minutes, until completely cooked.
- Add vegetables: Stir in cabbage, carrot, and bell pepper. Cook for 2–3 minutes, keeping the vegetables slightly crisp.
- Add soy sauce, chili sauce, black pepper, salt, and paprika. Mix well and cook for another minute.
- Remove from heat and allow the filling to cool completely. Mix in the shredded cheese and coriander or spring onions.
- Prepare the sealing paste: Mix flour and water to make a smooth, thick paste.
- Fill the rolls: Place one spring roll wrapper on a flat surface. Add about 2 tablespoons of filling near one corner. Fold the sides inward and roll tightly. Seal the edge with the flour paste.
- Fry: Heat oil over medium heat. Fry the spring rolls in batches for 3–4 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden and crispy.
- Drain on paper towels and serve hot with sweet chili sauce, garlic mayo, or ketchup.
Notes
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Deep-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 spring rolls
- Calories: 390 kcal
Keywords: chicken and cheese spring rolls, crispy chicken cheese rolls, cheesy chicken roll ups