Refreshing and Flavorful Lemongrass and Chicken Summer Rolls

These refreshing and flavorful Lemongrass and Chicken Summer Rolls are perfect for hot summer days. Filled with tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and fragrant lemongrass, these rolls are a great appetizer or light meal. The combination of tangy lime, savory fish sauce, and sweet hoisin sauce adds a burst of flavor to the rolls. Enjoy them with a side of peanut dipping sauce and indulge in the taste of summer.

Ingredients

• 8 rice paper wrappers
• 1 lemongrass stalk
• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 carrot, julienned
• 1 cucumber, julienned
• 8 lettuce leaves
• Fresh mint leaves
• Fresh cilantro leaves
• 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
• 1/4 cup fish sauce
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1/4 cup peanuts, chopped

Directions

1. Prepare the lemongrass by removing the tough outer layers. Finely chop the tender part of the stalk.
2. In a small bowl, mix together the hoisin sauce, fish sauce, lime juice, and sugar. Set aside.
3. Bring a shallow pan of water to a boil. Add the chicken breasts and simmer for 10-12 minutes, or until cooked through. Remove from the pan and let cool. Once cooled, shred the chicken into thin strips.
4. Prepare a large bowl of warm water. Dip one rice paper wrapper into the water for a few seconds until it softens. Place it on a clean, damp kitchen towel.
5. On the bottom third of the wrapper, layer a lettuce leaf, followed by some shredded chicken, julienned carrots, cucumbers, a few mint leaves, and cilantro leaves.
6. Fold the sides of the wrapper over the filling and then tightly roll it up from the bottom, making sure the filling remains compact.
7. Repeat steps 4-6 until all the ingredients are used up.
8. Serve the summer rolls with the prepared dipping sauce and sprinkle chopped peanuts on top.
9. Enjoy the refreshing and flavorful Lemongrass and Chicken Summer Rolls!

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