Crispy Pineapple Jalapeño Chicken Rice Paper Wraps Recipe
These Crispy Pineapple Jalapeño Chicken Rice Paper Wraps combine tender marinated chicken with sweet pineapple and a spicy kick from jalapeños, all wrapped in delicate rice paper. Perfect for a quick, flavorful meal or appetizer, served with fresh cilantro, lime wedges, and sweet chili sauce for dipping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 wraps 1x
- Category: Appetizer, Main Course
- Method: Sautéing, Soaking, Rolling
- Cuisine: Fusion, Asian-inspired
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken & Filling
- 1 lb (450 g) chicken breast, thinly sliced
- 1 cup (150 g) pineapple, diced
- 1 small jalapeño (15 g), finely chopped
- 1/2 cup (50 g) shredded carrots
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon (2 g) ginger, grated
- 1 clove garlic, minced
Wraps
- 8 rice paper sheets
Optional Garnish
- Chopped cilantro
- Lime wedges
- Sweet chili sauce
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, combine thinly sliced chicken breast with soy sauce, grated ginger, and minced garlic. Allow it to marinate for 10 minutes to absorb the flavors deeply.
- Cook the Chicken and Vegetables: Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the marinated chicken until it turns golden brown. Add diced pineapple, finely chopped jalapeño, and shredded carrots, sautéing the mixture for 2–3 minutes. This will blend the flavors and slightly caramelize the pineapple for added sweetness.
- Prepare the Rice Paper Sheets: Soak each rice paper sheet briefly in warm water until it becomes soft and pliable, making it easy to fold without tearing.
- Assemble the Wraps: Place a softened rice paper sheet on a clean surface, add a generous amount of the chicken and vegetable mixture in the center, fold the edges over, then roll tightly to form a compact wrap.
- Serve: Arrange wraps on a serving plate, and garnish with chopped cilantro and lime wedges. Provide sweet chili sauce on the side for dipping to enhance the flavors.
Notes
- For added crunch, lightly pan-fry the assembled wraps for 1-2 minutes per side.
- Adjust the amount of jalapeño to control the level of spiciness.
- Use gluten-free soy sauce if you need a gluten-free version.
- These wraps can be served warm or at room temperature.
- Fresh herbs like mint or basil can be added for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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