Mini Chicken Cigars with Sweet and Sour Dipping Sauce
Crispy, flavorful, and irresistibly bite-sized, these Mini Chicken Cigars with Sweet and Sour Dipping Sauce are the ultimate crowd-pleasing appetizer. Packed with a savory filling of ground chicken, finely grated carrot, fragrant ginger, and a touch of sesame oil, they're perfectly wrapped in golden-fried spring roll wrappers for a satisfying crunch. The tangy sweet and sour dipping sauce, made with ketchup, rice vinegar, and honey, adds the perfect zing to every bite. Whether you're hosting a party or looking for a fun family snack, these easy-to-make chicken cigars are sure to impress. Ready in under an hour, they’re great for enjoying hot and fresh out of the skillet!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 g Ground chicken
- 1 small Carrot, finely grated
- 2 stalks Green onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Ginger, minced
- 1 tbsp Soy sauce
- 1 tsp Sesame oil
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
- 16 sheets Spring roll wrappers
- 1 Egg, beaten (for sealing)
- 500 ml Vegetable oil (for frying)
- 3 tbsp Ketchup
- 2 tbsp Rice vinegar
- 1.5 tbsp Honey
- 1 tsp Cornstarch
- 1 tbsp Water
Instructions
In a mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, grated carrot, chopped green onion, minced garlic, minced ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well incorporated.
Lay a single spring roll wrapper flat on a clean surface, with one corner pointing towards you (like a diamond shape).
Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the chicken mixture near the bottom corner of the wrapper.
Fold the bottom corner over the filling, then fold in the two side corners, and roll it tightly toward the top corner.
Brush the top corner with a little beaten egg to seal, and set aside. Repeat with the remaining filling and wrappers.
Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet or saucepan over medium heat to 180°C (350°F).
Fry the chicken cigars in batches for 3-4 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
To make the dipping sauce, whisk together ketchup, rice vinegar, and honey in a small saucepan over medium heat.
In a separate small bowl, dissolve cornstarch in water and add to the saucepan. Stir until the sauce thickens, then remove from heat.
Serve the mini chicken cigars hot, with the sweet and sour dipping sauce on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
6055 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 544.7 g | 698% | |
| Saturated Fat | 81.6 g | 408% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 440 mg | 146% | |
| Sodium | 4161 mg | 181% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 272.2 g | 99% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.1 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.5 g | ||
| Protein | 83.9 g | 168% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 195 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 10.2 mg | 57% | |
| Potassium | 2168 mg | 46% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
