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Chicken Lumpia Shanghai

Crispy Filipino Spring Rolls filled with savory ground chicken, perfect for parties or quick snacks.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Filipino
Keyword: Chicken Spring Rolls, Crispy Rolls, Lumpia, Party Snack
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 200kcal

Ingredients

Filling Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground chicken, preferably a mix of thigh and breast for juiciness
  • 1 small carrot, very finely minced or grated
  • 1 small onion, very finely minced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 stalks green onions, finely sliced
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch or breadcrumbs to help bind

Wrapping Ingredients

  • 1 pack lumpia wrappers (spring roll wrappers), thawed if frozen
  • Oil for frying enough for shallow or deep fry

Optional Add-ins

  • 1 splash of sesame oil for added flavor
  • 1 handful finely chopped water chestnuts for texture
  • pinch of chili flakes if you want heat

Instructions

Preparing Filling

  • In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, carrot, onion, garlic, green onions, egg, soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, pepper, salt, and cornstarch or breadcrumbs.
  • Mix gently with a spoon or clean hands until just combined. Avoid overworking the mixture.
  • Let the filling rest in the fridge for 15 to 20 minutes to help the flavors mingle.
  • Pro tip: Fry a small teaspoon of the mixture in a little oil and taste. Adjust salt or pepper if needed.

Rolling

  • Set up your station: wrappers, a small bowl of water, the chilled filling, and a clean board.
  • Take one wrapper and lay it like a diamond in front of you. Spread a thin log of filling near the bottom corner.
  • Fold the bottom corner over the filling, then fold in the sides, and continue rolling tightly. Seal the top corner with water.
  • For make-ahead, freeze rolled lumpia on a tray, then transfer to a freezer bag.

Frying

  • Heat oil in a deep skillet or pot to about 350 F. Fry lumpia in batches, seam side down first.
  • Turn occasionally so they brown evenly, for around 4 to 6 minutes until deep golden.
  • For maximum crunch, let the first fry set color, rest for a minute, then give a quick second fry for 30 to 45 seconds.

Notes

Serve hot with sweet chili sauce or banana ketchup. This recipe makes for a delicious appetizer or snack that's sure to please a crowd.