Vietnamese Summer Rolls with Chicken
A fresh and flavorful delight, these Vietnamese Summer Rolls with Chicken are perfect for summer afternoons and gatherings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Rolling
- Cuisine: Vietnamese
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Low-Calorie
Ingredients
- Rice paper wrappers
- Cooked chicken breast, shredded
- Rice vermicelli noodles
- Lettuce leaves
- Fresh mint leaves
- Fresh cilantro leaves
- Carrots, julienned
- Cucumbers, julienned
- Peanut sauce or hoisin sauce for dipping
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Start by gathering all your ingredients and laying them out on a clean surface.
- Cook the rice vermicelli noodles: Follow package instructions to cook the rice vermicelli noodles, then drain and rinse under cold water.
- Set up a rolling station: Get a shallow dish with warm water and have a clean cutting board or plate ready.
- Soften the rice paper wrapper: Dip the wrapper into warm water for about 10–15 seconds, then place it on your cutting board.
- Layer the ingredients: On the lower third of the wrapper, add lettuce, vermicelli noodles, shredded chicken, julienned carrots, cucumbers, mint, and cilantro.
- Roll it up: Fold the bottom of the wrapper over the fillings, then fold in the sides and roll tightly.
- Repeat: Continue this process with the remaining wrappers and ingredients until everything is used up.
- Presentation time: Lay assembled rolls seam-side down on a platter.
Notes
Serve fresh with a side of peanut or hoisin sauce for dipping. You can sprinkle crushed peanuts or sesame seeds for extra flair.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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