Vietnamese Summer Rolls with Chicken
Vietnamese Summer Rolls with Chicken are a fresh and vibrant snack perfect for warm weather gatherings. These delightful rice paper wraps are filled with juicy chicken, crisp vegetables, and fragrant herbs, all served with a creamy peanut dipping sauce. Each bite offers a refreshing crunch that will transport you to sunny days and festive picnics. Quick to prepare and easily customizable, these rolls make for an impressive appetizer or light meal that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 8 rolls 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Poaching
- Cuisine: Vietnamese
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 8 rice paper wrappers
- 1 cup fresh mint leaves
- 1 medium cucumber (thinly sliced)
- 1 cup julienned carrots
- ¼ cup peanut butter
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
Instructions
- Poach chicken breasts in seasoned water for 15-20 minutes until fully cooked. Shred once cooled.
- Julienne cucumber and carrots.
- Soak each rice paper wrapper in warm water for about 10 seconds until soft.
- Place shredded chicken, cucumber, carrots, and mint on one end of the wrapper; roll tightly while tucking in the sides.
- Mix peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, and warm water in a bowl until smooth to create the dipping sauce.
- Serve rolls on plates with the sauce alongside.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (approximately 80g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 45mg