Spicy Southwest Egg Rolls - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    2 chicken breasts
    1/4 tablespoon chili powder
    1/2 teaspoon cumin
    1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
    1/8 teaspoon salt
    2 tablespoons vegetable oil
    2 garlic cloves
    1 red bell pepper, finely diced
    1 small onion, finely diced
    2 jalapenos, finely diced
    1/2 cup frozen corn kernels
    1/3 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
    1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
    2 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
    15 egg roll wraps
Preparation
    Add 1 Tbsp vegetable oil to small skillet; preheat to medium-low. In a small bowl, combine chili powder, cumin, garlic powder & salt.
    Rub seasonings mixture onto both sides of both chicken breasts; add chicken breasts to small skillet and cook 7-10 minutes, depending on thickness of your breast - until done, turning at least once.
    While chicken is cooking, dice your vegetables.
    Once chicken is done, remove from heat; set aside.
    Heat 1 Tbsp vegetable oil in large skillet; add diced red bell pepper, diced onion, minced garlic cloves and jalapenos to oil; saute until veggies are soft.
    Once chicken is cool enough to handle, slice into small cubes and add to vegetable mixture.
    Stir in frozen corn and black beans; mix thoroughly. Add cayenne now if you want.
    Turn heat to low, and slowly add cheese. Once cheese has melted, remove skillet from heat.
    To assemble eggrolls:
    Place eggroll wrappers so that the points are facing north/south. Place about 1 1/2 Tbsp of chicken/veggie mixture into center of wrapper. Spread it out log-shaped from side to side, leaving about 1 inch of the wrapper on each side.
    Fold bottom point over mixture, then fold in each side. Then roll eggroll up remaining wrapper. I usually seal the final point with a brush of water.
    Repeat with each eggroll wrapper.
    When all the eggrolls are wrapped, freeze in a single layer for at least 4 hours and up to 2 months.
    To cook, place frozen eggrolls on a cookie sheet, and bake at 375 degrees for 13-16 minutes.
    I like to dip these in a spicy avocado sauce or salsa.

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