Jerk Chicken Egg Rolls with Mango-Habanero Sauce

Jerk chicken, plantains, and cabbage are all wrapped up in these fusion egg rolls served with an easy homemade mango-habanero sauce.

• Preparation Time: 45 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
• Calories: 252 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• vegetable oil for frying
• 1 pinch salt
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 tablespoon water
• ¾ cup water
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 2 habanero peppers, seeded and minced
• 1 mango, peeled and diced
• 1 (16 ounce) package egg roll wrappers
• 1 shallot, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon seasoned rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon jerk seasoning, or more to taste
• 1 head green cabbage, shredded
• ½ cup brown sugar, divided
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided, or as needed
• 6 chicken thighs, diced
• 1 (12 ounce) package shredded carrots
• 2 very ripe yellow plantains, peeled and diced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

For the habanero sauce: Combine mango with 3/4 cup water, rice vinegar, garlic, and salt in a small saucepan. Add most of the brown sugar, reserving 1 teaspoon. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low; cook for 5 minutes. Add habanero peppers and simmer for 2 minutes. Mix 2 tablespoon water with cornstarch; stir slurry into the saucepan. Cook over medium-high until thick, 3 to 5 minutes. Leave mixture chunky or blend for a smoother texture.

Step 2

For the filling: Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add chicken thighs and sauté until browned, 5 to 7 minutes; sprinkle jerk seasoning over chicken. Add shallot and garlic; cook and stir until shallot begins to soften, about 3 minutes. Reduce heat to medium; add cabbage, carrots, and reserved sugar. Cook until cabbage is translucent but still a little crunchy, 3 to 5 minutes. Taste for seasoning. Let mixture cool.

Step 3

Heat remaining vegetable oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Fry plantains until they start to brown, about 5 minutes. Transfer plantains onto a paper towel and let cool.

Step 4

Separate and place egg roll wrappers onto your work surface. Mix egg with water for egg wash.

Step 5

Lay out one wrapper with a corner pointed toward you. Use a slotted spoon to add some of the chicken and cabbage mixtures across the center. Sprinkle plantain bits on top. Use your finger or a pastry brush to lightly moisten edges of wonton wrappers with egg wash. Fold one corner of the wrapper over filling onto the opposite corner to form a triangle. Press edges together to seal. Fill and fold remaining egg rolls.

Step 6

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Fry egg rolls in batches in hot oil, turning occasionally, until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels or a rack. Serve with mango-habanero sauce.