Light Chicken Veggie Spring Rolls (Printable)

Fresh rolls with chicken, crisp vegetables, and a creamy peanut dipping sauce for a light bite.

# Ingredient list:

→ Spring Rolls

01 - 8 rice paper wrappers
02 - 1 cup cooked chicken breast, shredded
03 - 1 cup carrots, julienned
04 - 1 cup cucumber, julienned
05 - 1 cup red bell pepper, thinly sliced
06 - 1 cup lettuce leaves, torn
07 - 0.5 cup fresh mint leaves
08 - 0.5 cup fresh cilantro leaves
09 - 2 green onions, sliced thin

→ Peanut Sauce

10 - 0.33 cup creamy peanut butter
11 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
12 - 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
13 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
14 - 1 teaspoon sesame oil
15 - 0.25 cup warm water
16 - 1 clove garlic, minced
17 - 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
18 - 1 teaspoon Sriracha or chili sauce, optional

# How to Make It:

01 - Julienne carrots and cucumber into thin matchsticks. Thinly slice red bell pepper and green onions. Tear lettuce leaves and measure out fresh mint and cilantro. Arrange all prepared vegetables and herbs on a platter for efficient assembly.
02 - Fill a large shallow dish with warm water. Submerge one rice paper wrapper for 10 to 15 seconds until just softened and pliable. Remove and lay flat on a clean, damp kitchen towel.
03 - Place a small amount of lettuce, chicken, carrots, cucumber, bell pepper, mint, cilantro, and green onion along the bottom third of the softened wrapper.
04 - Fold the bottom edge over the filling, then fold in the sides and roll up tightly like a burrito. Repeat with remaining wrappers and fillings until all components are used.
05 - In a small bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, honey, sesame oil, warm water, minced garlic, grated ginger, and Sriracha if using until smooth. Adjust water incrementally for desired consistency.
06 - Serve spring rolls whole or sliced in half with peanut sauce for dipping. Consume immediately for optimal texture.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • They feel fancy enough to serve guests but honestly come together faster than ordering takeout.
  • The peanut sauce is so addictive you might find yourself making extra just to have around.
  • Everything can be prepped ahead, so assembly becomes the fun part instead of the stressful part.
02 -
  • The rice paper wrapper temperature is everything—I ruined at least five by using water that was too hot before understanding that this single detail determines success or frustration.
  • Don't refrigerate assembled rolls for hours thinking you're being smart; the wrappers will harden into something that tastes more like plastic than food, so make them close to serving time.
03 -
  • Keep your damp kitchen towel nearby while rolling—the wrappers dry out faster than you'd think and a quick mist of water keeps them cooperative.
  • If a wrapper tears, honestly just use it anyway and roll it carefully; it'll still taste exactly the same even if it looks a little homemade.
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