Chicken Egg Roll

The Chicken Egg Roll is a popular appetizer in American Chinese cuisine, featuring a savory filling of shredded chicken, cabbage, and carrots wrapped in a thick, wheat-based wrapper and deep-fried until golden and crispy. It's distinct from the thinner-skinned spring roll and is typically served with a side of sweet and sour or duck sauce.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

Being deep-fried, this dish is high in fat and carbohydrates, with a moderate amount of protein from the chicken. A single, average-sized egg roll can contain roughly 200-250 calories, making it a calorie-dense snack.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	220 kcal
Protein	10 g
Carbs	20 g
Fat	11 g
Fiber	1.5 g
Sugar	2 g
Sodium	450 mg
Vitamin A	150 IU
Vitamin C	4 mg
Iron	1.2 mg
Calcium	30 mg
Potassium	180 mg
Phosphorus	90 mg
Magnesium	15 mg
Zinc	1.0 mg

Per 1 roll (105 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The 'egg' in its name comes from the egg used in the dough wrapper, not the filling, which is a common point of curiosity. It's a quintessential example of culinary adaptation, having been invented in the United States to suit local tastes.