Thai Basil Chicken Phyllo Rolls

Thai Basil Chicken Phyllo Rolls

thai8 cloves garlic
1 inch fresh ginger, chopped
4 stalks lemongrass, chopped
1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, chopped
2 handfuls Thai basil, divided
1/2-2 tablespoons crushed red pepper
4 teaspoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons fish sauce
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 lemon, juiced, divided
salt to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil, + additional for brushing phyllo
1 pound phyllo sheets

Topping:

2 eggs
2 tablespoons water
Sesame seeds for garnish

In the bowl of a food processor, add garlic, ginger, lemongrass, and bell pepper. Pulse until finely chopped. Add the chicken breasts and pulse until finely chopped, but not completely ground. Place the mixture in a large bowl. Thinly slice the Thai basil and add 2 tablespoons to the chicken mixture. Stir in crushed red pepper, soy sauce, fish sauce, cornstarch, splash of lemon juice, and salt. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Drizzle olive oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat. Add chicken and cook, stirring constantly and breaking up the pieces, until browned, 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in remaining lemon juice and Thai basil. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and line 2 baking sheets with parchment or lightly grease. Remove the phyllo sheets from package and cover with a damp cloth. Place one sheet on work surface and brush with olive oil. Fold in about 1 inch on the long sides. Place a couple of tablespoons of filling across a short side, leaving a 1 inch border. Fold the short end over the filling and fold in the sides again to enclose the filling. Roll the filling to the other end and place seam side down on prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining filling and phyllo sheets. In a small bowl, beat eggs with water. Brush the egg mixture over the rolls and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Bake in preheated oven until golden brown, 15-20 minutes. Serve immediately.

Comments are closed.