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chilis southwest egg rolls

Southwest Egg Rolls Recipe

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup frozen corn, thawed
  • 1 cup fresh baby spinach, roughly chopped
  • 1/4 cup diced jarred roasted red peppers
  • 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 10 egg roll wrappers
  • Vegetable oil, for frying
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 ripe avocado
  • 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1 tbsp buttermilk
  • 1/2 tsp ranch seasoning

Method
 

  1. Pat the chicken breast dry and coat it with the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and cayenne. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken for 6 to 7 minutes per side until it reaches 165°F (74°C) internally. Rest for 5 minutes, then dice into small pieces.
  2. Return the skillet to medium heat and add the black beans, corn, chopped spinach, and roasted red peppers. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the spinach wilts. Take off the heat, fold in the diced chicken and Monterey Jack cheese, then spread the filling onto a plate and cool for 10 minutes.
  3. Mash the avocado in a small bowl, then stir in the sour cream, lime juice, buttermilk, and ranch seasoning until smooth and creamy. Cover with plastic wrap pressed against the surface and set aside.
  4. Place a wrapper in a diamond orientation and spoon about 3 tbsp of filling across the center. Fold the bottom corner up, fold in the sides, then roll forward and seal the top corner with a dab of water. Repeat with all 10 wrappers.
  5. Heat vegetable oil in a heavy pot to 350°F (175°C) with about 2 inches of depth. Fry the egg rolls in batches of 3 to 4 for 5 to 6 minutes per batch, turning every 2 minutes, until deep golden brown. Drain on a wire rack.
  6. Cut each egg roll on the diagonal and arrange cut side up on a serving board. Spoon the avocado ranch into a small bowl alongside, or drizzle it across the tops.

Notes

The filling can be made up to a day ahead and kept covered in the fridge, which actually makes rolling faster since it is already cold and firm. If your avocado ranch thickens in the fridge overnight, stir in a small splash of buttermilk to loosen it back up. These are best eaten within 20 minutes of frying while the shells are still shatteringly crisp.