The Best Southwest Chicken Egg Rolls are a colorful combination of golden corn, black beans, red bell peppers, jalapeños, shredded cheese and tender bites of chicken with a sweet and spicy southwest seasoning all wrapped up in an egg roll wrapper. These won’t last long at your next party!

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The Best Southwest Chicken Egg Rolls

These southwest chicken egg rolls are truly THE BEST! Every bite is filled with fresh vegetables that are covered in an AMAZING blend of seasoning that pops and has SO much flavor. It is a total party in your mouth! With a crunchy outside and a sweet and spicy vegetable filling inside these chicken egg rolls are sure to please everyone at your next party.

Southwest chicken egg rolls are so simple to make and taste delicious. These are perfect for a quick snack or appetizer during game night. We love to enjoy these with friends and family during our parties. These are the perfect appetizers that are filling and delicious with loads of flavor in every roll. Cut them diagonally in half and serve with ranch, Cilantro Ranch dressing or just as. Enjoy these egg rolls as soon as you can!

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What you need to make Southwest Chicken Egg Rolls:

You can’t go wrong with this southwest chicken egg roll appetizer. It is one of my favorites and has loads of flavor. The filling is consisted of vegetables, a little spice from a jalapeño, throw in some green spinach and mix together a tasty seasoning topped with some monetary cheese. It is that simple and only takes minutes to combine. This spicy, southwest feel will be everything you ever wanted and more. You won’t be able to stop after eating just one egg roll.

• Chicken 
• Black Beans
• Corn
• Red Bell Peppers
• Green Onions
• Jalapenos 
• Spinach
• Chili Powder
• Cumin
• Garlic Powder 
• Salt 
• Pepper
• Monterey Cheese
• Oil for Fryer
• Egg Roll Wrappers
• Cilantro Ranch Dressing

How to Make the Best Egg Rolls:

1. Combine filling ingredients: In a medium sized mixing bowl combine the chicken, black beans, corn, red bell pepper, green onions, jalapeño, and spinach. Add the chili powder powder, cumins garlic, salt, pepper and Monterey cheese. Mix until incorporated.
2. Fill the egg roll wrapper: Place an egg roll wrapper on a clean surface so that it is a diamond. Spoon about two tablespoons of the mixture into the center. Wet the sides of the wrapper with a little bit of water. Fold up the bottom half and then tightly fold in the sides and roll up. Repeat until you have used all of the egg roll wrappers.
3. Fry the egg rolls: In a large skillet add the oil until it is about an inch up the side of the pan and heat to medium high. Add the egg rolls and fry for about 1-2 minutes and then flip and cook until they are golden brown. Serve with favorite dipping sauce.

How Do You Roll an Egg Roll?

1. Lay the egg roll wrapper in a diamond shape.
2. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the filling ingredients onto the center part of the diamond shape egg roll wrapper.
3. Wet the sides of the wrapper with a little bit of water.
4. Take the bottom corner and fold it halfway on the diamond. Then tightly fold in the sides and roll up carefully.
5. Continue to repeat this process until the mixture is gone or the egg roll wrapper are gone.

Variations of Southwest Chicken Egg Rolls:

• Cheese: Add in a Mexican blend of cheese or a jalapeño cheese for more spice.
• Fruit: Avocado or tomatoes chopped up add a sweet and fresh taste.
• Vegetables: Try more colors of bell peppers, chopped onions, peas or mushrooms.
• Seasoning: Mix up the seasoning with a little more heat from red pepper flakes and cayenne pepper or cajun seasoning or cool it down with more garlic seasonings.

Tips for making Southwest Chicken Egg Rolls:

• Egg wash: For a crispy egg roll add an egg wash to the tips of the wrap and/or to the outside of the egg roll wrapper.
• Cover your egg rolls: Keep your egg rolls covered while you are rolling them so they don’t dry out.
• Cooking the egg rolls: Try not to fill your pan with too many egg rolls. They will become crowded and stick together. This will decrease the temperature and won’t let them cook evenly.
• Cooling the egg rolls: Once fried, place the egg rolls on a cooling rack with a paper towel or plate under neath to catch any of the oil that drips off the egg rolls. Putting them directly on a paper towel will create too much steam and become soggy sitting there.
• Bite Size egg rolls: Use a wonton wrapper with 1 tablespoon of fillings and wrap the same.

How to Store Southwest Chicken Egg Rolls:

• Refrigerate: Store in an airtight container or ziplock bag in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days long.
• Can you freeze Southwest Chicken Egg Rolls? These are great to freeze after being made. Store in an air-tight container or ziplock baggie. Straight from the freezer to the microwave or oven to warm them up. They will last in the freezer up to 3 months. You do not need to thaw them or place in the refrigerator to thaw once frozen.
• Warming Up: I prefer to warm up in the oven at 350*F for about 10 to 15 minuets or until they are warmed through. You can also warm them up 1 to 2 minutes at a time in the microwave. Flipping them in between making sure they don’t get soggy.

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Spicy Paprika & Lime Chicken Tenderloins

These Spicy Paprika and Lime Grilled Chicken Tenderloins are a great addition to your BBQ repertoire. Take your taste buds to the Caribbean, Mexico or Spain on a little holiday! Can be cooked outdoors or on a stove. Paleo, Whole30, Keto, gluten-free.

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Paprika & Lime Grilled Chicken Tenderloins

Whether you’re heating up the BBQ on a warm summer’s day or you need to give your skillet a bit of a workout, this is a fabulous chicken recipe that I know you will love.

My paprika lime chicken tenderloins are tender and juicy. The spices and citrus used in the marinade will take your taste buds on a little holiday to the Caribbean, Mexico or Spain – your pick!

I used chicken tenderloins because I find the meat more tender than the rest of the chicken breast and it’s easier to work with than the chicken thighs. You can use any chicken meat you like, just adjust the cooking time depending on the size of the pieces. This marinade will also work well with turkey, pork, quail, prawns and even beef.

What Are Chicken Tenderloins?

Still confused about what chicken tenderloins are? They are short, thin cuts taken from beneath the breast of the bird. You might find that some grocers will sell thinner slices of breast meat and call it chicken tenderloins or tender. They tend to be softer than chicken breast when cooked BUT should not be overcooked, they don’t need as long as the chicken breast.  

Nutritionally speaking, they are the same as chicken breast meat – high in protein, minerals, low in calories and fat. 

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Make-Ahead Tip For Paprika Lime Chicken

The chicken tenderloins can be marinated ahead of time for an even more robust flavour; keep uncooked in the fridge for maximum of 3 days and freeze for up to 2 months and simply defrost overnight in the fridge before you want to use it.

 

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Grilled paprika and lime grilled chicken tenderloins are great with any side dish and can be used in salads, tacos, and wraps. Can be cooked outdoors or on a stove.

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1. Mix the marinade ingredients in a large bowl. Rinse the chicken and cut larger pieces in half.
2. Using your hands, rub the chicken with the marinade. Leave in the bowl, wrap with cling wrap and set aside in the fridge for at least one hour before grilling.
3. If using a grill plate or a skillet on your stove, heat one teaspoon of coconut oil until sizzling hot. Fry the chicken pieces for 4 minutes on each side and then remove to a plate to rest. Make sure not to overcrowd the frying pan or you will end up with too much meat juice and stewed rather than grilled chicken.
4. If using a BBQ, heat the plate to sizzling hot and either spray with olive oil or brush with coconut oil. Place chicken pieces on the plate with a little space in between and cook for 4 minutes on each side on medium/high heat with the lid on.
5. Remove cooked chicken to a serving plate and drizzle with lime juice before serving.

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Nutrition

• Serving Size: 2-3 tenderloins
• Calories: 331
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 783.6 mg
• Fat: 16.4 g
• Carbohydrates: 4.4 g
• Fiber: 1.3 g
• Protein: 41.3 g
• Cholesterol: 131.4 mg

Keywords: Tenderloins, Chicken, Paprika, Lime, BBQ, Grilling, Low-Carb, Paleo, Whole30

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