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Chicken Spring Rolls with Spicy Peanut Sauce

Spring Rolls with Chicken and Spicy Peanut Sauce are a perfect handheld appetizer or meal! Ground chicken is mixed with classic Asian flavors and wrapped with a zingy slaw and jasmine rice in spring roll wrappers. The spicy peanut sauce is the perfect dip!
Prep Time20 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: Appetizers, Asian Appetizers, Chicken Spring Rolls, Cilantro, Jasmine Rice, Light Appetizers, Peanut Sauce, Spicy, Spring Roll Wrappers, Spring Rolls, Summer Rolls

Ingredients

For the chicken:

  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp freshly grated ginger
  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1/4-1/2 tsp chili powder
  • Pinch salt

To assemble:

  • Spring Roll Wrappers
  • 2 Tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 Tbsp neutral tasting oil, such as grapeseed or canola
  • 1 tsp sriracha sauce
  • 2 cups coleslaw mix, or a mixture of shredded red and green cabbage and carrot
  • 1 cup Jasmine rice, cooked
  • 1 bunch cilantro
  • 1 bunch basil

For the spicy peanut sauce:

  • 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
  • 1 Tbsp freshly grated ginger
  • 1 Tbsp aminos
  • 1 Tbsp sesame oil

Instructions

For the chicken:

  • Add olive oil to a large saute pan set over medium heat. Add garlic and grated ginger, saute until fragrant. Add ground chicken, breaking it up with a spatula. Sprinkle with chili powder and salt, continuing to mix as the chicken cooks. Cook for 8 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.

To assemble:

  • Meanwhile, prepare the other ingredients. Set a small saucepan with about 1 cup of water over medium heat, bringing it to a soft simmer. Alternatively, you can heat water in the microwave. This will be softening the spring roll wrappers, so allow to cool if it gets too warm. Transfer water to a shallow and wide dish.
  • In a small bowl, whisk rice vinegar, sesame oil, grapeseed oil, and sriracha. Add slaw mix and toss to combine.
  • Add one spring roll wrapper to the warm water. Allow to soak for about 2 minutes, until completely pliable. Meanwhile, arrange the slaw mixture, slightly cooled chicken, cooked rice, and fresh herbs.
  • Place wrapper on a flat working surface. Lay a basil leaf on the wrapper, followed by a spoonful of rice, followed by chicken, slaw, and a few sprigs of cilantro. Wrap the end closest to you over the ingredients, slightly tucking underneath. Wrap left and right ends towards the center, then continue rolling toward the top to form a roll. Set aside and continue with the rest!

For the spicy peanut sauce:

  • Add all ingredients to a glass dish. Microwave in 15 second intervals, completely stirring in between intervals until smooth. Adjust sriracha to the desired spiciness.
  • Serve spring rolls with sauce!