Chicken Lumpia Recipe

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Chicken Lumpia Recipe

Serves: 36
Prep time: 1 hour
Cook time: 20 minutes

For the Lumpia:
1 ½ pounds ground chicken, or replace with pork
1 large carrot, minced
1 medium yellow onion, minced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 stalks scallions, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
2 large eggs, separated
36 pieces spring roll wrappers
4 cups oil, for frying

Chicken Lumpia Instructions

1. Combine the filling:

• Mix ground chicken, carrot, onion, garlic, scallions, salt, pepper, oyster sauce, and 1 egg in a bowl until well combined.

2. Assemble the lumpia:

• Place a pastry bag in a glass and fill it with the filling. Tie the opening and cut the tip.
• Lay a spring roll wrapper flat with a corner pointing toward you (diamond shape).
• Squeeze a horizontal line of filling across the wrapper. Fold the bottom corner up, then fold the left corner toward the center, followed by the right corner. Roll tightly until only the top edge remains. Brush beaten egg over the edge and roll to seal. Repeat.

3. Fry the lumpia:

• Heat oil in a large pot to 325°F (163°C). Fry lumpia a few at a time, turning frequently, until golden brown for about 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Repeat with the remaining lumpia.

Tips & notes

• Add an egg to the filling to tenderize and bind the ingredients together.
• Use a pastry bag to keep the filling portions consistent and speed up assembly.
• Brush wrapper edges with beaten egg to ensure a tight seal and prevent leaking while frying.
• Freeze before frying if making in advance; place lumpia on a tray to freeze individually, then store in a container for up to 3 months.
• Air-fry as an alternative by brushing lumpia lightly with oil and cooking at 375°F (190°C) for 12–15 minutes, turning halfway.
• Serve immediately with sweet chili sauce or your favorite dipping sauce.