Chicken Eggs Rolls

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I need a really good recipe you guys.
I dont want to make them out of keema - I want to make them from shredded chicken.

Last time I did that I ran into two problems; they chicken breast (which I skewed / stir fried) turned out dry
and the overall taste was bland.

Help…

I’m thinking this time I should use boneless thigh meat.
what seasoning and what veggies and what quanities.

Thanks in advance.

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I usually boil chicken legs and then shred them and fry them with the veges. I first sautee some crushed garlic in oil, add chicken and fry for a minute or so then add julienne carrots, capsicum and cabbage. for seasoning i add Worcestershire sauce, salt, black pepper and just a drop of oyster sauce. I never measure but i always make sure that i add a bit more black pepper then my usual taste as i think that freezing and frying afterwards lessens the effectiveness of spices.

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thanks hon. No salt?

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Muniya,

Reidi Gul gave some good advice. Try chicken legs next time and make sure you don't overcook the meat. You can add your favourite veggies. I don't stir fry the chicken...I boil it for 10 minutes or until the blood has evaporated.

Before filling the roll I sprinkle 2 to 3 teaspoons of soy sauce and 2 or 3 pinches of salt and a teaspoon of ground pepper.....and this is it to be honest. I avoid adding too much masala or sauce so the veggies don't lose their flavour. You can add a little bit of garam masala.

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Thanks love. Will report back on how they came out.

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when i marinate chicken with honey along with all the usual masalas it comes out incredibly tender (and you don't taste the honey).

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hmm... never had issues with chicken breast which I don't even marniate before hand. I just stir fry and then shred immediately with hand.

I use the Chinese red sauce for a bit more kick because you need the stuffing to be more flavorful because once you fry them the taste evens out.

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The sriracha (sp?) stuff...??It sure adds a great taste to anything.I have used it in the spring roll stuffing too.

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Reidi Gul gave excellent advice. We make our chicken egg rolls almost exactly as she posted - but we used boiled chicken breast. Stir-frying the chicken breast does tend to make it less moist. We boil the chicken breast and then shred it by hand. And yeah, use simple spices in slightly more quantities than you normally would - salt, black pepper, soy sauce/Worcestershire sauce and a dash of hot sauce. You want the flavor of the veggies and the chicken to come through...

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what veggies do you guys add to these chicken rolls.

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yes i do add salt but both sauces are incredibly salty so i tend to add lesser then whats considered normal.


Agreed. Adding honey to marinades fro roasting gives a good glaze and keeps the meat moist.

I usually use cabbage, carrots, mushrooms and bell peppers. If i am feeling fancy i would add bean sprouts too.

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Shredded cabbage, carrots, red/green/yellow/orange bell peppers.

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what do you guys use for the wrappers? do u make it urselves or buy store-made?

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I buy the wrappers from the store - the crispy, thin, papery spring roll sheets. They work best for egg rolls.

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Spring roll wrappers..........bought egg rolls wrappers last time and no one like them!

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are they available in regular grocery stores or specialty asian grocery stores?

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^^I have always been able to find them at Indian stores.

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I want some chicken egg rolls nows. Right now. :(

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I buy the wraps that hareem has posted in her thread. I can always find them in oriental stores. I am not sure if they are available at desi stores.

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I used to make the wrappers my self, they are very easy to make but very time consuming but they turn out great even if you bake the spring rolls rather than frying them. Now i have become really lazy and use the store bought ones.