Spicy Chicken Phyllo Rolls Recipe

Name: Spicy Chicken Phyllo Rolls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups chicken broth or water; 2 skinless boneless whole chicken breasts ( 1 1/4 pounds); 1 cup nonfat sour cream; 3 tablespoons minced scallions; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 1 fresh jalapeno chili, seeded and minced (wear gloves); 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 2 egg whites, beaten with 2 tablespoons water; 12 phyllo sheets, thawed if frozen, halved lengthwise to form 11- by 26-inch rectangles, stacked between 2 sheets wax paper, and covered with a dampened kitchen towel; Accompaniment: tomato salsa if desired

Servings: persons

1
In a deep 12-inch skillet bring broth or water to a boil and add chicken breasts in one layer.
2
Reduce heat and poach chicken at a bare simmer, turning once, 7 minutes.
3
Remove skillet from heat and cool chicken in poaching liquid 20 minutes.
4
Cut chicken into 1/4-inch cubes.
5
In a large bowl stir together chicken, sour cram, scallion, lime juice, jalapeno, cumin, and salt and pepper to taste.
6
Chill filling, covered, at least 2 and up to 3 hours.
7
Preheat oven to 400F and lightly coat 2 baking sheets with cooking spray.
8
On a work surface arrange 1 phyllo rectangle with a short side facing you and lightly brush with egg wash.
9
Put 1 heaping tablespoon filling in center of lower third of rectangle and fold long sides of phyllo over filling to cover.
10
Lightly brush folded phyllo with egg wash and roll up jelly-roll fashion.
11
Make more rolls with remaining phyllo and filling, brushing with egg wash in same manner.
12
Arrange rolls, seam side down, on baking sheets and bake in batches in middle of oven 20 to 30 minutes, or until golden.
13
Serve rolls with salsa if desired.

574

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups chicken broth or water, 2 skinless boneless whole chicken breasts ( 1 1/4 pounds), 1 cup nonfat sour cream, 3 tablespoons minced scallions, and more.

Yes, Spicy Chicken Phyllo Rolls falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Spicy Chicken Phyllo Rolls

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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