Citrus Chicken Spinach Rolls
Elevate your appetizer game with these vibrant Citrus Chicken Spinach Rolls, a stunning cold appetizer that combines tender chicken bites wrapped in bright green spinach leaves and accented with sweet mandarin oranges. Perfect for any buffet or gathering, this dish not only pleases the palate but also serves as a feast for the eyes. With a delightful combination of flavors and textures, your guests will find these wraps irresistible—truly a crowd-pleaser! Adapted from a beloved recipe in the Creme de Colorado cookbook.
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Servings
30
Calories
11
Ingredients
Ingredients
boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 (cut into 1-inch cubes)
chicken broth
1 3/4 cups (none)
soy sauce
1/4 cup (none)
Lea & Perrins Worcestershire Sauce
1 tablespoon (none)
fresh spinach leaves
1 lb (rinsed and stemmed)
boiling water
8 cups (none)
mandarin oranges
2 (16 ounce) cans (drained)
mayonnaise
1/4 cup (none)
sour cream
1/4 cup (none)
curry powder
2 teaspoons (none)
apricot preserves
3 tablespoons (none)
Instructions
1
Begin by cutting the boneless skinless chicken breasts into 1-inch cubes.
2
In a 10-inch skillet, combine the chicken cubes, chicken broth, soy sauce, and Worcestershire sauce.
3
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat. Once boiling, cover the skillet, reduce the heat, and simmer the chicken for 10-15 minutes or until fork-tender.
4
Using a slotted spoon, carefully remove the chicken from the skillet and allow it to cool slightly.
5
While the chicken cools, place the fresh spinach leaves in a colander.
6
Pour 8 cups of boiling water over the spinach leaves to blanch them briefly, then drain and set aside to cool.
7
Once the chicken is cool enough to handle, take a spinach leaf and place a cube of chicken at the stem end. Wrap the leaf around the chicken, ensuring that some of the chicken is still visible on the sides.
8
Secure the end of the leaf with a wooden pick to hold it in place.
9
Repeat this process until all chicken is wrapped. Refrigerate the rolls for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld. You can also prepare these up to one day in advance.
10
When ready to serve, place a mandarin orange segment at the end of each wooden pick for a pop of color and flavor.
11
Pair with the Curry Mayonnaise Dip: In a mixing bowl, blend mayonnaise, sour cream, curry powder, and apricot preserves until smooth. Refrigerate to allow the flavors to mature.
Nutrition Information
1.67g
Carbs
2g
Protein
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Citrus Chicken Spinach Rolls?
They are a vibrant cold appetizer that combines tender chicken bites wrapped in spinach leaves and accented with mandarin oranges.
What kind of chicken is used in this recipe?
The recipe calls for 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch cubes.
What is the chicken simmered in?
The chicken is simmered in a mixture of chicken broth, soy sauce, and Lea & Perrins Worcestershire sauce.
How long should the chicken simmer?
The chicken should be simmered for 10-15 minutes or until it is fork-tender.
How do you remove the chicken from the skillet?
Use a slotted spoon to carefully remove the chicken from the skillet and allow it to cool.
How much spinach is needed for this recipe?
You will need 1 lb of fresh spinach leaves that have been rinsed and stemmed.
How do you blanch the spinach?
Place the leaves in a colander and pour 8 cups of boiling water over them briefly, then drain.
How are the rolls assembled?
Place a chicken cube at the stem end of a spinach leaf and wrap the leaf around it, leaving some chicken visible on the sides.
How do you secure the spinach rolls?
Secure the end of the spinach leaf with a wooden pick to hold it in place.
How long should the rolls refrigerate before serving?
Refrigerate the rolls for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.
Can I make Citrus Chicken Spinach Rolls in advance?
Yes, these can be prepared up to one day in advance.
What is the garnish for these rolls?
Place a mandarin orange segment at the end of each wooden pick when ready to serve.
What ingredients are in the Curry Mayonnaise Dip?
The dip is made with mayonnaise, sour cream, curry powder, and apricot preserves.
How do you prepare the dip?
Blend the mayonnaise, sour cream, curry powder, and apricot preserves in a bowl until smooth and refrigerate.
Is this a hot or cold appetizer?
This is served as a cold appetizer, making it ideal for buffets and gatherings.
How many calories are in a serving?
Each serving contains approximately 30 calories.
What is the protein content of this recipe?
Each serving provides about 2g of protein.
How many carbohydrates are in these rolls?
There are 1.67g of carbohydrates per serving.
What size skillet is recommended for cooking the chicken?
A 10-inch skillet is recommended for combining the chicken and liquids.
How much boiling water is used for the spinach?
The recipe specifies using 8 cups of boiling water.
What brand of Worcestershire sauce is mentioned?
The recipe specifically mentions Lea & Perrins Worcestershire Sauce.
How many mandarin oranges are needed?
The recipe requires two 16-ounce cans of mandarin oranges, drained.
How much soy sauce is used?
The recipe calls for 1/4 cup of soy sauce.
How much chicken broth is required?
You will need 1 3/4 cups of chicken broth.
How much apricot preserve is used in the dip?
The dip uses 3 tablespoons of apricot preserves.
What is the amount of curry powder needed?
The dip requires 2 teaspoons of curry powder.
What are the amounts for the dip bases?
You use 1/4 cup of mayonnaise and 1/4 cup of sour cream.
What is the source of this recipe?
This recipe is adapted from the Creme de Colorado cookbook.
Why should the dip be refrigerated?
Refrigeration allows the flavors of the curry and preserves to mature.
What makes this a crowd-pleaser?
Its combination of tender chicken, vibrant spinach, and sweet citrus provides a delightful mix of flavors and textures.