Description
Get ready to savor the delightful crunch and rich flavors of Chilis Southwest Eggrolls! These mouthwatering appetizers feature a perfect blend of seasoned chicken, black beans, corn, and fresh vegetables, all wrapped in a crispy shell. Ideal for parties, game days, or family dinners, these eggrolls are sure to impress your guests with their vibrant taste and satisfying texture. You can serve them with an array of dipping sauces for an added touch. Whether you fry or bake them, they promise to be a hit at any gathering!
Ingredients
- 8 oz cooked shredded chicken breast
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup black beans (canned, rinsed, and drained)
- 1/2 cup corn (can use thawed frozen corn, canned, or fresh)
- 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup diced green onions
- 1 jalapeno pepper (diced)
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 1/3 cup frozen spinach (thawed and chopped)
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 3/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese (shredded)
- 10–12 egg roll wrappers
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, black beans, corn, red bell pepper, green onions, jalapeno pepper, cilantro, spinach, cumin, chili powder, salt, cayenne pepper, and Monterey Jack cheese. Mix well.
- Lay an egg roll wrapper on a flat surface. Place 2-3 tablespoons of filling in the center. Fold the bottom corner over the filling and tuck in the sides before rolling tightly. Seal edges with water.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or skillet over medium heat. Fry eggrolls until golden brown (3-5 minutes per batch). Drain on paper towels.
- Serve hot with your choice of dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 eggroll (approx. 50g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg