Ingredients

The following ingredients have 12 Servings
  • 2 chicken breasts (about 1 pound / 450 grams)
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 heaping tablespoons unsalted natural peanut butter
  • 4 tablespoons Chinkiang vinegar ((*Footnote 1))
  • 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup ((*Footnote 2))
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil (, toasted)
  • 4 slices ginger (, about half a thumb)
  • 4 cloves garlic (, minced)
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons homemade chili oil ((Optional))
  • Round rice paper wrappers
  • 1 English cucumber (, cut into strips)
  • 3 carrots (, shredded)
  • 2 cups bean sprouts
  • 4 green onions (, cut to strips)
  • 2 cups rice vermicelli (, cooked)
  • 1 small batch cilantro

Instruction

  • Chicken
  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 C).
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Dry chicken breasts with paper towel and rub with a thin layer of oil. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.
  • Bake for 10 minutes for smaller pieces and 15 minutes for larger pieces, until the chicken is cooked through. (*Footnote 3)
  • Set the chicken aside to cool. Slice or shred the chicken right before making the rolls.
  • Sauce
  • Combine all the ingredients for the sauce with 2 tablespoons of water in a tall cup and mix into a smooth sauce using an immersion blender. (*Footnote 4) Let sit for 10 minutes so the flavors will blend.
  • Spring rolls
  • Cut and prepare all the ingredients. Add warm water to a skillet or large plate that fits the rice paper wrappers.
  • Work on spring roll wrappers one at a time. Dip one wrapper into the water for about 5 to 10 seconds until it turns soft enough to bend, but not entirely soft. The rice paper will soften up while you work on the roll.
  • Spread the wrapper on a cutting board or a big plate. On the lower third of the wrapper, add chicken, cucumber, carrot, bean sprouts, green onion, rice vermicelli, and cilantro.
  • Fold the bottom side of the wrapper up to cover all the ingredients. Tuck both sides of the wrapper to seal the ingredients inside.
  • Roll the ingredients towards the upper end, until they form a roll. Place the roll on a plate.
  • Slice rolls in half. Serve with the nutty sauce as an appetizer.