Fresh and Fabulous Vietnamese Summer Rolls with Chicken
Light and refreshing Vietnamese summer rolls filled with crunchy veggies, succulent chicken, and aromatic herbs, served with a delicious peanut sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Rolling
- Cuisine: Vietnamese
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free
Ingredients
- Rice paper wrappers
- Cooked chicken breast, shredded
- Lettuce leaves (romaine or butter lettuce)
- Carrots, julienned
- Cucumbers, julienned
- Fresh herbs (mint and cilantro)
- Rice vermicelli noodles (optional)
- Peanut dipping sauce or hoisin sauce
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Gather and clean all ingredients; julienne the carrots and cucumbers, shred the chicken, and wash the lettuce and herbs.
- Soften the Rice Paper Wrappers: Submerge a rice paper wrapper in warm water for 10-15 seconds until softened.
- Layer Your Fillings: Place a lettuce leaf, shredded chicken, julienned carrots, cucumbers, and fresh herbs in the center of the wrapper.
- Roll It Up: Fold the sides over the filling and roll tightly from the bottom, tucking in the filling as you go.
- Make the Peanut Dipping Sauce: Whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, and water to desired consistency.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve the rolls with your peanut sauce or hoisin sauce and share with friends!
Notes
Experiment with different fillings and sauces for a fun and creative experience!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: summer rolls, Vietnamese cuisine, healthy appetizer, fresh sauce, easy recipe