Gluten-Free Chicken and Mango Summer Rolls
Fresh Vietnamese-style summer rolls filled with tender marinated chicken, sweet mango, crisp vegetables, and aromatic herbs wrapped in translucent rice paper. The combination of savory tamari-glazed chicken, refreshing cucumber and carrots, and tropical mango creates a perfect balance of flavors and textures. Served with a creamy peanut dipping sauce spiked with sriracha, these rolls make an ideal light lunch, appetizer, or healthy dinner option. The rice paper wrapper keeps everything neat and portable while showcasing the colorful ingredients inside.
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup peanut butter
- 2 tsp honey
- 2 Tbsp tamari
- 1 tsp sriracha(optional)
- 3 Tbsp water
- 1 lb chicken breasts, boneless and skinless, sliced
- 3 Tbsp honey
- 3 Tbsp tamari
- 1 Tbsp cooking oil
- 3 oz thin rice vermicelli noodlessoba noodles1:1Use for different texture
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- 2 small carrots, matchsticks
- 1 medium cucumber, matchsticks
- 12 leaves fresh basil, leaves torn
- 16 leaves fresh mint, leaves torn
- 1 mango, sliced
- 16 rice papers
Instructions
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Fill a frying pan with about 1 1/2 inch of water and heat over medium-low heat until warm but touchable
- 2
Roughly chop chicken into smaller pieces if needed to fit easily in rolls
- 3
Use fingers to loosen noodles if stuck together and break into smaller pieces
- 4
Dip rice paper into water and rotate through water, then place on plate - work with 4 papers at a time
- 5
Layer noodles, basil, mint, chicken, carrots, cucumbers and mango at the end of rice paper closest to you
- 6
Fold rice paper over filling from bottom up, then fold sides over and roll as tightly as possible
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Repeat until all filling is used and serve with dipping sauce
Tips
Look for pre-shredded carrots in the produce section to save prep time
Work with rice papers in batches of 4 to prevent them from drying out while assembling
Don't overfill the rolls or the rice paper will tear during wrapping
Good to Know
Refrigerate assembled rolls covered with damp paper towel for up to 1 day
Prepare all filling components up to 1 day ahead, assemble rolls day of serving
Best served immediately at room temperature with peanut dipping sauce
Common Mistakes
Keep rice papers from sticking by rotating through water quickly
Avoid overfilling rolls to prevent tearing during assembly
Substitutions
Nut-Free Alternatives
General Alternatives
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FAQ
Can I make these rolls ahead of time?
Assemble rolls same day for best texture. Rice papers become chewy when stored too long.
What if I can't find rice papers?
Look in the ethnic or international aisle of most grocery stores, or substitute large lettuce leaves.
How long do leftover rolls keep?
Refrigerate covered with damp paper towel up to 1 day, though texture is best when fresh.