These are better than what you can get at a restaurant! Chicken and avocado is a great combination, especially when added to a fresh spring roll or summer roll. This chicken spring roll recipe is healthy and so easy to make, you’ll be surprised why you don’t make these more often. A platter of these chicken summer rolls will be a hit at your next party. You can always use turkey too.

plate of chicken avocado spring rolls with dip

Video: Healthy Chicken Spring Rolls or Summer Rolls

Chicken Avocado Spring Rolls : Healthy Chicken Summer Rolls

Made with healthy boneless skinless chicken breast, this recipe is perfect for leftover chicken. If you don’t have any leftover chicken, then just poach the chicken on the stove top or bake the chicken breast in the oven to keep this chicken recipe low calorie and low carb.

  • Using roast chicken is fantastic. We will often use roast chicken for these summer rolls or spring rolls. It’s as quick and easy way to have chicken or use the leftover roast chicken from the night before.
  • Leftover turkey from holidays is a great alternative if you don’t have chicken.
chicken avocado summer rolls on a plate with dip

Using Pre-Cooked Chicken or Cooking Raw Chicken

Our recipe below has two options for the chicken. You can use leftover chicken or leftover turkey. Or you can use our yummy garlic marinade on raw chicken, then cooking it for the summer rolls.

Adding Avocado and More Vegetables

The addition of the avocado in the spring roll makes it extra creamy and special. Avocado is a great source of protein and loaded with the good fats.

  • Use what ever vegetables you want like cucumber, bell peppers, celery, carrots or even zucchini.
  • Just remember that when you’re prepping the vegetables, make sure they’re julienne thin.
  • Serve the dip with this hoisin nut dip made from your choice of peanut butter, almond butter or even cashew butter. What ever you decide you do, it’s a fun dish because you can pretty add what ever you want.
  • Just make sure to have some type of fresh herb in the rolls so that they can have that extra fresh and healthy flavor. Each spring roll is different and unique!
plate of chicken avocado spring rolls with dip

Chicken Avocado Fresh Spring Rolls with Peanut Dip

Yield: 8 servings
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Fresh herbs like basil or mint gives the roll a healthy and bright flavor. For the crunch factor, you can add raw carrots, celery, bell peppers or cucumbers. You can also make them vegan by eliminating the meat or make the pescatarian by adding shrimp! 
In regards to the dip, some hoisin sauces and peanut butters are thicker than others. Adjust the water amount in the recipe to your desired dip consistency.
You can also use roast chicken, grilled chicken, poached chicken. The preference is yours for how you want to cook the chicken.
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Ingredients

For the Spring Rolls

  • 1 pound (454 g) raw boneless skinless chicken or use 1 pound cooked chicken
  • 2 Tablespoons (30 ml) grape seed oil or vegetable oil
  • 3 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1 Tablespoon (15 ml) soy sauce or fish sauce (use Tamari for gluten free)
  • 2 teaspoons (10 ml) sesame oil
  • 1-2 avocados , sliced lengthwise
  • fresh lettuce , chopped or torn in small pieces
  • fresh basil, mint or other herbs
  • carrots, celery, cucumbers, daikon radish or bell peppers , cut into thin strips
  • 8 sheets rice paper (approximately depending on how large you roll the spring rolls) , about 8 inches in diameter

for the Peanut Dip

  • 1/2 cup (140 g) Hoisin
  • 1/4 cup (65 g) Peanut Butter (or almond butter, cashew butter, etc…)
  • 2 teaspoons (10 ml) rice vinegar , or to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) sesame oil , or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) optional – fresh lime juice , or to taste
  • optional – chili hot sauce or Sriracha Sauce
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) water (approximately) , or to preferred dip consistency

Instructions 

  • Make the dip and set aside: In a bowl, combine all dip ingredients except the water together (1/2 cup (120ml) hoisin, 1/4 cup (60ml) peanut butter, 2 teaspoons (10ml) rice vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon (2.5ml) sesame oil, optional 1 teaspoon (5ml) lime juice, & optional chili hot sauce to taste). Add water to the sauce until the consistency is what you like in a dip (usually about 1/2 cup (120ml) but will depend on the thickness of your hoisin and peanut butter). If you're making a very large batch, you can add all the ingredients in a blender for a smoother dip. But make sure to keep adding enough water to make it dip-able. The dip will usually thicken a bit more after resting.
    hoisin peanut dip in a bowl
  • For the Raw Chicken: In a bowl or ziplock bag, combine chicken, 2 Tablespoons (30ml) oil, minced garlic, 1 Tablespoon (15ml) soy sauce, and 2 teaspoons (10ml) sesame oil. Cover and allow to marinade for about 20 minutes.
    Or if using Cooked Chicken: Shred or cut the chicken into thin pieces. Then proceed to "Making the Spring/Summer Rolls".
    cooked chicken for summer rolls
  • Cook the raw chicken: Heat frying pan on medium-high heat and cook chicken until fully cooked through and nice crispy outside edge. Slice in chicken in thin slices, about 1/4-1/2 inch wide for rolling.

Making the Spring/Summer Rolls:

  • Gather cooked chicken, sliced avocado, lettuce, herbs, vegetables, rice paper, a cutting board or surface to roll on, and a large bowl of warm water (about bath temperature).
  • Gently dip each rice paper wrapper in warm water for a few seconds until damp. Don’t over soak the rice paper. Place rice paper on plate, or working surface. As rice paper begins to absorb the water and become more soft and pliable (about 5 seconds, depending on wrappers and water temp.), begin to add the fillings.
    ingredients laid out one edge of spring roll paper
  • On the 1/3 section of the rice paper wrapper closest to you, start layering your fillings of lettuce, herbs, chicken, avocado, and vegetables (use the lettuce and herbs to prevent the firmer vegetables from poking through the rice paper).
    rice paper starting to wrap over ingredients
  • Start rolling the wrapper over the fillings away from you, tucking and rolling the wrapper with your fingers, making sure all the fillings remain right and round within the rice paper wrapper.
    spring roll halfway wrapped
  • Serve immediately with hoisin peanut dip, or cover with plastic wrap to eat a few hours later.
    finished spring rolls on a plate

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Nutrition Information per Serving

Calories: 275kcal, Carbohydrates: 9g, Protein: 27g, Fat: 14g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Cholesterol: 73mg, Sodium: 613mg, Potassium: 503mg, Sugar: 5g, Vitamin A: 35IU, Vitamin C: 1.9mg, Calcium: 17mg, Iron: 0.8mg
Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Asian, Vietnamese
Calories: 275

Tips on How to Roll with Rice Paper

If you’re using rice paper for the first time it can be a little daunting. But here’s a great visual guide for rolling spring rolls. There’s alot of great tips and photos to guide you along the way.

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