Chicken Rolls Southwest (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Egg Roll Stuffing
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2 tbsp olive oil
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8 oz shredded cooked chicken
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1/2 cup black beans from a can, rinsed and drained
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1/2 cup corn (use canned, fresh, or previously frozen)
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1/3 cup chopped frozen spinach, thawed
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1 finely diced jalapeño
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1/4 cup chopped scallions
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1/4 cup red bell pepper, chopped into small pieces
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2 tbsp freshly chopped cilantro
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3/4 tsp cumin powder
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3/4 tsp chili powder
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1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
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1/2 tsp salt
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1 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese
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10-12 wrappers for egg rolls
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Oil for frying
→ Avocado Dipping Sauce
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2 tbsp finely chopped fresh cilantro
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1 ripe avocado, mashed until smooth
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1/2 cup of ranch dressing
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2 tbsp of buttermilk
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1 1/2 tsp lime juice
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1/4 tsp garlic powder
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1/4 tsp onion powder
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1/4 tsp salt
# Instructions:
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Heat olive oil in a large frying pan. Cook the bell pepper pieces until they soften a bit. Add the corn, black beans, green onions, jalapeño, chopped spinach, and all your seasonings (salt, cayenne, cumin, and chili powder). Stir it for 3-4 minutes, so the veggies cook through and soften.
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Scoop the cooked stuff out of the pan and move it to a big bowl. Stir in cheese, cilantro, and chicken strips. Mix everything evenly.
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Take an egg roll wrapper and position it with a corner facing you. Place around 1/4 cup of your stuffing into the center. Fold the bottom corner over, tuck in the sides, and roll it up. Use water at the top edge to seal it tight. Repeat for the rest.
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Heat the oil to 375°F (190°C). Fry just a few of the rolls at once until they’re crispy and brown, which takes 3 to 4 minutes. Lay them on paper towels afterward to soak up oil.
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Pop the mashed avocado, ranch, lime juice, cilantro, buttermilk, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt into a blender. Blend it well until the texture is smooth and creamy. Serve it as a dip for your hot rolls.
# Notes:
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Craving more spice? Add extra jalapeño.
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Pick your corn: canned, fresh, or defrosted frozen.