Name: Baked Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls with Cilantro Lime Ranch
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 14
Ingredients: 2 tbsp sour cream; 2 tbsp mayo; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp chili powder; 1/4 tsp salt; 1 lime juiced; 1/4 cup cilantro; 1 lb or 2 big chicken breasts (cooked & shredded); 1/3 cup plain greek yogurt; 1/4 cup buffalo sauce or Frank's Redhot sauce; 3 stalks of green onion; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp dill weed; 1 tsp salt; 1 cup shredded cheese; 1 package of egg roll wrappers (20 in a package)

My family loves egg rolls that are deep fried in hot oil and come out all crispy and brown on the outside. However, I was wanting a little healthier version of this flaky, crispy fried shell goodness! LOL. So, one Saturday I decided to make three different egg rolls. I baked some egg rolls, I deep fried some and I also air fried some egg rolls. And, after tasting the baked egg rolls, I found out that they were DELICIOUS! So, that is how this recipe of Baked Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls with Cilantro Lime Ranch recipe was created.

The cilantro lime ranch sauce is the perfect sauce to dip these egg rolls into. It is also delicious on tacos or on baked chicken. Also, I made some Mexican Street Corn for a side dish and the entire family fell in love with it and added it to their street tacos the next day! LOL

What Is An Egg Roll?

Wikipedia says that “Egg rolls are a variety of deep-fried appetizers served in American Chinese restaurants. An egg roll is a cylindrical, savory roll with shredded cabbage, chopped meat, or other fillings inside a thickly-wrapped wheat flour skin, which is fried in hot oil.”

What Makes An Egg Roll An Egg Roll?

To make an egg roll the egg isn’t necessary, even though it does have it in its name. In a traditional egg roll recipe you will find egg in the dough, but most recipes don’t call for it anymore. These days egg rolls are made up of mixed meat and vegetables wrapped in egg roll wrappers.

What Is In Baked Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls With Cilantro Lime Ranch?

chicken breasts
plain greek yogurt
buffalo sauce
green onions
dill weed seasoning
garlic powder
salt
shredded cheese
egg roll wrappers
sour cream
mayonnaise
chili powder
lime juice
cilantro

What Can I Stuff Into My Egg Rolls?

And, the answer is anything! I have made sweet cream cheese chimichangas and all kinds of savory egg rolls. You can add any cooked meat, vegetable or rice. I have made egg rolls with rice, Spam, carrots, the options are endless for savory egg rolls or for dessert egg rolls.

How To Cook Egg Rolls?

Baked in the oven
Air fryer
Deep fried
Stovetop

What To Serve With Egg Rolls? Dipping Sauces and Side Dishes

Cilantro lime ranch sauce
Sweet and sour sauce
Duck sauce
Sweet and Spicy Mustard
Avocado Spinach
Mango Chutney
Fried rice
Baked beans
Wontons
Fresh salad
Home fries

How Do I Make Baked Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls with Cilantro Lime Ranch? Scroll down for full printable recipe

Step 1 – The first step is to cook the chicken breasts and shred it. You can cook your chicken breasts in many different ways. I love to bake or grill my chicken breasts, then after it has cooled I will shred the chicken with my hands. Either baking or grilling is an easy way to cook your chicken breast. If it’s a nice day outside I’ll grill mine, but if it’s not then I’ll bake my chicken in the oven at 350 degrees until the internal temperature is 165.

Grill Chicken
Bake Chicken
Cook chicken in a crockpot
Buy a Rotisserie chicken from the supermarket

Preheat oven to 425 degrees

Step 2 – Add seasoning, onion, cheese, yogurt and buffalo hot sauce to the chicken and mix well.

Step 3 – Take 2 tablespoons of chicken mixture and add to the egg roll wrapper.

Step 4 – Fold over each side corner to the middle. As seen in below picture.

Step 5 – Fold over bottom of egg roll wrapper as seen in below picture

Step 6 – Dip your finger into a bowl of water and dab the last corner before you finish rolling up the egg roll. This will help the egg roll wrapper to stay together.

Step 7 – If You are baking your egg rolls, Brush each egg roll with olive oil. Half way (10 minutes) thru cooking you will turn the egg rolls and brush opposite side with olive oil and cook another 10 minutes.

Step 8 – Bake until brown or approximately 10 minutes on each side

Yield: 14 egg rolls