Chicken Southwest Rolls (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Egg Roll Filling
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil
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8 oz pulled chicken breast, already cooked
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1/2 cup black beans from a can, washed and drained
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1/2 cup corn kernels (fresh, thawed or canned works)
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1 jalapeño, diced small
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1/4 cup sliced green onions
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1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
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1/3 cup chopped spinach from frozen, thawed
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2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, finely chopped
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3/4 teaspoon chili powder
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3/4 teaspoon cumin powder
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1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
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10-12 egg roll wrappers
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Oil for frying
→ Avocado Ranch Sauce
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2 tablespoons cilantro leaves, finely cut
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1 medium avocado, smashed until smooth
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1/2 cup ranch dressing
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2 tablespoons buttermilk
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1 and 1/2 teaspoons juice from lime
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1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/4 teaspoon onion powder
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1/4 teaspoon salt
# Preparation Steps:
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Heat up the vegetable oil in a large pan and soften those red peppers. Throw in your green onions, jalapeño, corn, beans, spinach, and all the seasonings including cumin, chili powder, salt, and cayenne. Cook everything together for about 3 to 4 minutes until your veggies get soft and tender.
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Move all your cooked veggies to a mixing bowl. Add your pulled chicken, chopped cilantro, and that shredded cheese. Mix everything up good so it's all blended together.
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Put an egg roll wrapper on your work space with a corner facing you. Put about 1/4 cup of your mixture in the middle. Pull the bottom corner up over the filling, then fold in both sides, and roll the whole thing up tight. Dab some water on the top corner to stick it all together. Do the same with all your wrappers.
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Warm your oil to 375°F (190°C). Drop in a few rolls at a time and let them cook for 3-4 minutes until they turn golden brown and crunchy. Put them on paper towels to soak up extra oil.
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Put your ranch, smashed avocado, buttermilk, cilantro, lime juice, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt into a blender. Blend it all until it's completely smooth. Serve it alongside your hot egg rolls for dipping.
# Additional Tips:
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For spicier rolls, just toss in more jalapeño.
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You can use any type of corn you want in this recipe!