Panda Express Chicken Egg Rolls Copycat
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Panda Express Chicken Egg Rolls Copycat
Description
Panda Express Chicken Egg Rolls Copycat features a filling made by cooking ground chicken with fresh ginger and garlic, then combining it with tender shredded cabbage, carrots, and green onions. Seasoning the mixture with salt, sugar, sesame oil, and Chinese five-spice powder develops a balance of savory, slightly sweet, and aromatic flavors.
The filling mixture is cooled slightly before being spooned onto egg roll wrappers. Edges are brushed with beaten egg to seal the rolls tightly, preventing leakage during frying. Deep frying at 375°F crisps the wrappers to a golden brown color and yields a crunchy exterior while locking in the juicy, well-seasoned filling.
These egg rolls offer a crunchy texture outside and a flavorful, tender filling inside. They are served hot and commonly paired with sweet chili sauce for dipping, adding a complementary sweet and spicy element.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or canola oil
- 1 teaspoon ginger minced, fresh
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 1/2 cups cabbage finely shredded
- 1 cup carrot shredded
- 1/4 cup green onions sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1 teaspoon white sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
- 20 egg roll wrappers
- 1 egg beaten, large
- 4 cups vegetable oil or peanut oil - for frying
Instructions
- Place a large wok over medium-high heat and add the 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil.
- Once the oil is shimmering, add the ground chicken, ginger, and garlic, use a wooden spoon to crumble the meat, and cook it until no longer pink. Drain any excess fat and return the skillet to heat.
- Add in the shredded cabbage and carrot, green onions, salt, sugar, sesame oil, and Chinese five-spice, stir and cook until cabbage and carrots are tender, for about 7-10 minutes. Let the mixture cool slightly.
- Place about 2 tablespoons of the chicken mixture on top of each egg roll wrapper, leaving some space on the edges, and brush the edges with the beaten egg. Tightly roll up the egg rolls into logs, enclosing the filling.
- Preheat a deep fryer to 375 degrees F or bring a heavy-bottomed pot filled with about 2 inches of oil to the same temperature.
- Fry the egg rolls in the hot oil until crispy and golden brown.
- Drain on a paper towel-lined plate and serve sweet chili sauce for dipping.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 20egg rolls
Amount Per Serving
Calories 475 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 475kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 48g | 74% |
| Saturated Fat | 37g | 185% |
| Cholesterol | 29mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 155mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 165mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1099IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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