Published Apr 03, 2023 Updated Aug 16, 2024
Chicken Egg Rolls Recipe
Easy and quick chicken egg rolls are made with stir-fried ground chicken and vegetables and deep-fried to golden crispy. It’s one of the most popular takeouts from Chinese-American restaurants and is commonly served with sweet chili sauce. This easy homemade chicken egg rolls recipe makes such a tantalizing appetizer that everyone loves. Deep-fried egg rolls are different from other spring rolls and lumpia since the egg roll wrappers are thicker and with a rich egg taste. After deep-frying, the egg rolls are extra crispy on the outside and the interior filling remains moist. For more Chinese recipes, check out my hot and sour soup!
Why This Recipe Works
This mouthwatering recipe is easy to make at home and is served as an amazing appetizer all year long. It’s also a versatile recipe that you can always make your favorite egg rolls with a protein of your choice for the filling, such as pork or shrimp. Also, it’s a freezer-friendly recipe. Chicken egg rolls are perfect to be made ahead of time, and they last quite a long time in the freezer. Just remember to thaw the frozen egg rolls to room temperature before deep-frying, and they’re ready to serve.
Recipe Ingredients
Authentic deep-fried chicken egg rolls recipe calls for the following ingredients:
Vegetable oil Garlic Ground chicken Cabbage Carrots Green onion Salt Sugar Sesame oil Ground white pepper Corn starch Water Egg roll wrappers Egg
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How To Make Chicken Egg Rolls
These homemade chicken egg rolls are simply prepared with a three-step process. First, make a tasty filling by stir-frying ground chicken and all vegetables in a wok. Season the filling with salt, sugar, sesame oil and ground white pepper. Then, stir in corn starch slurry, so it won’t make a watery filling. Next, assemble and wrap. Add on 2 tablespoons of the filling on the wrapper and brush the beaten egg around the outer edges of the wrapper. Fold the bottom part of the wrapper over the filling, then fold two sides and roll up tightly. Using the beaten egg to seal up the edges. Finally, deep-frying the egg rolls for 3 to 4 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Serve them hot for the best taste.
Cooking Tips
Fill each egg roll wrapper with 2 tablespoons of filling. Do Not Overfill. Make sure the filling is packed tightly. Seal up the egg roll with the beaten egg on the edges and there is no leakage. Seasoning the filling with more or less salt to taste. You may also use ground beef or pork as a protein substitution.
What To Serve With Chicken Egg Rolls
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