Description
Pesto Chicken Crispy Rice Paper Rolls are a delightful fusion of fresh ingredients and vibrant flavors, perfectly wrapped in crispy rice paper. These elegant rolls combine tender chicken, homemade basil pesto, and crunchy vegetables for a visually appealing and scrumptious dish that’s ideal for picnics, parties, or casual dinners. With their bright colors and mouthwatering aroma, they are sure to impress your guests while being quick and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup fresh basil pesto (homemade preferred)
- 10 rice paper wrappers
- 1 medium carrot, julienned
- 1 medium cucumber, julienned
- 1/4 cup fresh mint or cilantro leaves
- Soy sauce or your favorite dipping sauce
Instructions
- 1. Cook the chicken: Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook seasoned chicken breasts for about 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Let cool.
- 2. Prepare the pesto: In a food processor, blend fresh basil leaves with garlic, olive oil, Parmesan cheese, and nuts until smooth.
- 3. Slice the veggies: Julienne carrots and cucumbers into thin strips.
- 4. Assemble the rolls: Dip rice paper wrappers in warm water for 10-15 seconds until soft. Lay flat on a clean surface and layer with pesto-coated chicken strips, veggies, and herbs.
- 5. Wrap it up: Fold the sides of the wrapper over the filling and roll tightly from bottom to top.
- 6. Serve fresh: Arrange on a platter with dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 35mg