Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls

Health score
7%
Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls
90 min.
12
179kcal

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If you're looking for a delicious and crowd-pleasing appetizer, look no further than these Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls! Perfect for game day, parties, or a cozy night in, these crispy delights are sure to impress your guests and satisfy your cravings. With a delightful combination of tender shredded chicken, crisp vegetables, and a kick of spicy Frank's Original cayenne pepper sauce, each bite is bursting with flavor.

What makes these egg rolls truly special is the creamy blue cheese that adds a rich, tangy contrast to the heat of the buffalo sauce. Wrapped in a golden, crispy shell, they are not only a treat for the taste buds but also a feast for the eyes. Serve them alongside a cool blue cheese or ranch dressing for dipping, and watch them disappear in no time!

This recipe is not only easy to follow but also allows you to customize the filling to your liking. Whether you prefer extra spice or a milder flavor, you can adjust the ingredients to suit your taste. With just 90 minutes of preparation and cooking time, you can whip up a batch of these egg rolls that will leave everyone asking for seconds. So gather your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and get ready to enjoy a delightful snack that’s perfect for any occasion!

Ingredients

  • cups chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
  • cups water 
  • 1.5 lb chicken breast boneless skinless
  • teaspoon olive oil 
  • medium stalks celery cut into thin 1-inch strips
  • cup carrots grated
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • 10  spring onion finely chopped
  • 0.3 cup sauce of the chicken from the turbo broiler 
  • tablespoons butter melted
  • oz cheese blue crumbled
  • serving cooking oil for deep frying
  • 0.3 cup flour all-purpose
  • 12  wonton skins (from 1-lb package)
  •  eggs beaten
  • 0.5 cup ranch dressing blue
  • serving parsley fresh italian (flat-leaf)

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • paper towels
  • sauce pan
  • dutch oven
  • deep fryer

Directions

  1. In 2-quart saucepan, heat broth and water to boiling; add chicken. Reduce heat to medium; cook 20 to 25 minutes or until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (at least 165°F).
  2. Remove chicken to large bowl; set aside to cool. Discard poaching liquid.
  3. In 10-inch skillet, heat 1 teaspoon oil over medium heat.
  4. Add celery, carrots and salt; cook and stir until vegetables are crisp-tender. Shred chicken with 2 forks.
  5. Add sautéed vegetables, onions, pepper sauce, butter and blue cheese; mix well.
  6. In deep fryer or 4-quart Dutch oven, heat 3 to 4 inches oil to 350°F.
  7. Meanwhile, sprinkle work surface with flour.
  8. Place 1 egg roll skin on work surface with 1 corner facing you. (Cover remaining skins with damp paper towel to prevent drying out.)
  9. Place about 2 rounded tablespoons chicken mixture slightly below center of egg roll skin. Fold corner of egg roll skin closest to filling over filling, tucking point under. Fold in and overlap right and left corners.
  10. Brush remaining corner with beaten egg; gently roll egg roll toward remaining corner and press to seal. (Cover filled egg roll with damp paper towel.) Repeat with remaining egg roll skins and chicken mixture.
  11. Fry egg rolls, a few at a time, in hot oil 4 to 6 minutes, turning once, until golden brown.
  12. Drain on paper towels.
  13. Place egg rolls on parsley-lined serving platter.
  14. Serve with blue cheese dressing.

Nutrition Facts

Calories179kcal
Protein34.37%
Fat53.76%
Carbs11.87%

Properties

Glycemic Index
24.57
Glycemic Load
2.05
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
12.323478330737%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
1.29mg
Luteolin
0.23mg
Kaempferol
0.21mg
Myricetin
0.05mg
Quercetin
1.17mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:179.06kcal
8.95%
Fat:10.58g
16.28%
Saturated Fat:3.41g
21.33%
Carbohydrates:5.26g
1.75%
Net Carbohydrates:4.3g
1.56%
Sugar:1.69g
1.88%
Cholesterol:62.82mg
20.94%
Sodium:623.03mg
27.09%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:15.22g
30.44%
Vitamin K:47.61µg
45.34%
Vitamin A:2135.81IU
42.72%
Vitamin B3:6.44mg
32.18%
Selenium:21.52µg
30.74%
Vitamin B6:0.48mg
23.94%
Phosphorus:180.58mg
18.06%
Vitamin B5:1.13mg
11.3%
Potassium:359.33mg
10.27%
Vitamin B2:0.16mg
9.58%
Folate:27.06µg
6.77%
Magnesium:23.82mg
5.96%
Vitamin B1:0.09mg
5.76%
Calcium:55.85mg
5.58%
Vitamin C:4.26mg
5.16%
Manganese:0.1mg
5.12%
Vitamin E:0.72mg
4.81%
Zinc:0.66mg
4.43%
Iron:0.72mg
4%
Vitamin B12:0.23µg
3.87%
Fiber:0.96g
3.84%
Copper:0.06mg
2.92%
Vitamin D:0.16µg
1.09%