Description
Southwest Chicken Egg Rolls are a flavorful twist on a classic snack, featuring crispy wrappers packed with tender chicken, black beans, corn, and aromatic spices. Perfect for game nights or family gatherings, these egg rolls offer a delightful crunch and vibrant taste that will have everyone reaching for seconds. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce for an irresistible treat that brings the fiesta to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup sweet corn (fresh or frozen)
- 4 green onions, finely sliced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Sour cream or salsa (for serving)
Instructions
- Cook chicken in a skillet over medium heat for 6-8 minutes per side, then shred.
- In a bowl, combine shredded chicken, black beans, corn, green onions, cheese, cumin, and chili powder.
- Spoon ¼ cup of filling onto each tortilla. Fold in sides and roll tightly.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry egg rolls until golden brown (about 3-4 minutes per side).
- Transfer to paper towels to remove excess oil and serve hot with sour cream or salsa.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg roll (70g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 45mg