Description
These Chicken & Coleslaw Egg Rolls are packed with shredded chicken, crunchy tri-color coleslaw, and savory garlic-soy flavor, all wrapped in a crispy golden shell. Perfect as a snack, appetizer, or fun main dish, they bring takeout flavor straight to your kitchen.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 (16-ounce) package tri-color coleslaw mix
- 3 cooked chicken breasts, shredded
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 2–3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon teriyaki sauce (optional)
- 10–12 egg roll wrappers
- 1 beaten egg (for sealing)
- Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté diced onion and garlic for 2–3 minutes until softened.
- Add coleslaw mix and cook until slightly tender but still crunchy.
- Stir in shredded chicken, soy sauce, and optional teriyaki sauce. Season with salt and pepper. Mix well and remove from heat.
- Let filling cool slightly before assembling egg rolls.
- Lay an egg roll wrapper in a diamond shape. Add 1/4 cup filling near the bottom, fold bottom corner over, tuck in sides, and roll tightly. Seal with beaten egg.
- Heat oil to 350–375°F (175–190°C) in a deep skillet. Fry egg rolls in batches for 4–6 minutes until golden and crispy. Turn as needed.
- Drain on paper towels and serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- To bake: Brush with oil and bake at 425°F (220°C) for 10–15 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Use mushrooms, tofu, or more veggies for a vegetarian version.
- Add sriracha or red pepper flakes for heat.
- Enhance flavor with sesame oil or grated ginger.
- Freeze unbaked rolls and cook from frozen, adding 1–2 minutes to cooking time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg roll
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
