Steamed Chicken Cilantro Rice Noodle Rolls : Healthy & Flavor-Packed
These steamed chicken cilantro rice noodle rolls are the ultimate healthy comfort food. Made with lean ground chicken, water chestnuts, scallions, and fresh cilantro, they’re wrapped in soft rice paper and served in a savory soy-based sauce. Perfect as an appetizer or light meal, they’re fresh, juicy, and full of texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4–6 1x
Ingredients
For the Filling (Makes ~12 rolls):
1 lb ground chicken (96% lean)
1 scallion, sliced
2 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
1 garlic clove, minced
8 oz can water chestnuts, finely chopped
¼ cup fresh cilantro, minced
1 egg
2 tsp sesame oil
2 tsp soy sauce
1 tsp kosher salt
½ tsp black pepper
1 tbsp cornstarch
2 tbsp water
To Assemble:
Rice noodle sheets or rice paper wrappers
Dipping sauce of choice (soy sauce, garlic chili oil, or a homemade tamari-lime dip)
Extra cilantro for garnish
Instructions
Prepare the filling: In a large bowl, mix all filling ingredients until well combined.
Soften rice paper or prepare rice noodle sheets according to package instructions.
Assemble rolls: Spoon filling onto each wrapper, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in a steamer.
Steam: Steam over medium heat for 8–10 minutes until the filling is cooked through.
Serve: Plate with dipping sauce and garnish with fresh cilantro.
Nutrition
- Calories: 100 kcal
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Protein: 9 g