Description
Vietnamese Summer Rolls with Chicken are a refreshing and vibrant dish perfect for warm weather. Each roll is filled with juicy chicken, crunchy vegetables, and aromatic herbs, all wrapped in delicate rice paper. Served with a creamy peanut dipping sauce, these rolls provide an exciting blend of flavors and textures that are both satisfying and easy to prepare. Great for gatherings or light meals, they offer a fun culinary experience everyone will enjoy!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
- 8 rice paper wrappers
- 1 cup julienned carrots
- 1 cup julienned cucumbers
- ½ cup fresh mint leaves
- ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves
- ½ cup peanut sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce (for dipping)
Instructions
- Cook the chicken by boiling or grilling until fully cooked (15-20 minutes). Allow it to cool, then shred.
- Julienne the carrots and cucumbers into thin strips.
- Soften each rice paper wrapper in warm water for about 10-15 seconds; lay flat on a clean surface.
- On each wrapper, place a small amount of shredded chicken, followed by veggies and herbs. Fold the sides in and roll tightly like a burrito.
- Mix peanut sauce with soy sauce for dipping.
- Serve chilled on a platter alongside the dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Fresh Rolls
- Cuisine: Vietnamese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg