SAVORY CHICKEN EGG ROLLS WITH SWEET AND SOUR SAUCE

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A fun change from ordinary egg rolls, this chicken version with sauce is easy to prepare. These freeze well too! Prep time can be easily reduced using a food processor to grate the veggies and mix the filling.

Provided by canarygirl

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h5m

Yield 20 egg rolls (about)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 lb ground chicken
1 egg
1 cup cooked brown rice
2/3 cup finely grated zucchini
2 green onions, chopped
1/4 cup finely grated carrot
2 cups thinly sliced cabbage (to save time, buy packaged coleslaw mix)
1/3 cup frozen peas
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
1 1/2 teaspoons grated ginger
salt and pepper
1 (20 count) package egg roll wraps (may substitute small flour tortillas)
oil (for frying)
1/2 cup pineapple juice
3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons vinegar
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons cornstarch

Steps:

  • Combine all filling ingredients in a large bowl.
  • Fill each wrapper with about 1/3 cup or more of the meat mixture.
  • Roll up (burrito style) and seal edges with water (if using tortillas, seal with toothpicks).
  • Heat oil in a large skillet or sauté pan over medium high heat and brown the roll ups for about 3-4 minutes on each side, until golden and cooked through.
  • Drain on paper towels.
  • Pour juice, honey and vinegar into a small sauce pan and heat to boiling, stirring constantly.
  • Combine water and cornstarch, and add to juice mixture, stirring constantly.
  • Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
  • Serve hot roll ups with warm dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 162, Fat 2.7, SaturatedFat 0.7, Cholesterol 31.7, Sodium 206.2, Carbohydrate 26.2, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 3.8, Protein 8

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