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Chinese Chicken Egg Rolls

Delicately crispy on the outside and savory within, these homemade Chinese chicken egg rolls are brimming with tender poultry, crisp mung sprouts, aromatic spices, and bamboo. Fried to a golden crunch, they make a classic appetizer or light entrée.
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Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Keyword: homemade chinese egg rolls
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 8 egg rolls

Ingredients

  • ½ cup cooked chicken shredded (rotisserie-style or leftover)
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
  • ½ cup thinly sliced green onion stalks
  • 1 teaspoon Chinese Five-Spice blend
  • 1 medium egg beaten (for sealing)
  • ½ cup julienned bamboo shoots
  • Oil suitable for frying such as vegetable or sunflower
  • ½ cup finely chopped mushrooms white or Shiitake recommended
  • Egg roll pastry sheets thawed in advance
  • cups fresh mung bean sprouts

Instructions

  • Warm the sesame oil in a wok over medium heat until fragrant.
  • Introduce the mung bean sprouts and sauté for approximately three minutes, allowing them to soften slightly.
  • Incorporate the mushrooms, pre-cooked chicken, bamboo shoots, green onions, and Chinese Five-Spice. Stir-fry everything together for about five minutes, or until the mixture is heated through. Take off the heat and set aside to cool.
  • Position an egg roll wrapper on a flat surface so it forms a diamond shape. Place roughly two tablespoons of the filling horizontally across the wrapper, about one-third of the way from the bottom, leaving a half-inch margin on each side.
  • Fold the bottom corner over the filling, then roll tightly once. Tuck in the side corners toward the center and continue rolling toward the top point. Dab a little egg wash on the final corner and press to seal the roll securely.
  • Heat about one inch of your chosen oil in a deep skillet or wok. Once the oil reaches frying temperature (a test egg roll should sizzle immediately), lower in four rolls at a time. Fry until the wrappers turn golden and develop bubbles on the surface.
  • Remove the cooked rolls and place on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
  • Serve hot alongside sweet and sour sauce.
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Notes

  • Fresh mung bean sprouts yield the best texture, but canned or soybean sprouts can substitute in a pinch.
  • Frozen egg roll wrappers can typically be found at Asian markets; defrost them in the refrigerator overnight before use.
  • Bamboo shoots are often available canned in international aisles or Asian groceries.
  • Any cooked chicken may be used—baked, boiled, or store-bought rotisserie.
  • For a more uniform filling, all components may be finely minced using a food processor.
  • Leftover rolls can be refrigerated before frying for up to 24 hours.
  • Baking instead of frying is possible: preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and bake until golden, rotating occasionally for even crispness.