This is one of my favourite lunches to make at home and for the office. You can prep them in advance and they taste great fresh or the next day.

Approx 40g protein per serve!

Rice paper rolls are a light, easy and delicious lunch (or dinner) and they are really easy to make. The key is to prep all of your ingredients and get ready to roll!

This is a really versatile recipe and you can mix and match fillings by mixing up proteins, vegetables, fresh herbs and dipping sauces.

Something I also love about rice paper rolls is that rice paper is gluten free and it’s a great option if you are coeliac or intolerant to gluten, or if you just like rice paper rolls. You definitely don’t need to be gluten intolerant to try these!

The trick to a filling work lunch is for it to contain a balance of protein, carbs and fats to keep you feeling fuller for longer. With just over 40g protein per serve this amount is also adjustable by increasing or decreasing the amount of chicken to suit your own personal needs.

COCONUT CHICKEN RICE PAPER ROLLS FAQS

If this is your first time making this recipe or you have a question, please take the time to read through my FAQs for some extra tips, nutrient and allergen information.

What nutrients do Chicken Rice Paper Rolls & Satay Sauce recipe contain?

These are high in protein and contain approx. 5g fibre per serve of 3 rolls as well as being a really good source of vitamin A and vitamin C.

Is this recipe Low GI or GL?

Yes, the ingredients in this recipe are low GI and low GL.

Is this recipe Low FODMAP?

Yes, this recipe is low in FODMAPs and is a great option if you are sensitive to FODMAPs.

Can I use this recipe for my weekly meal prep?

This is an ideal recipe for meal prep. You can make a batch fresh to eat today and a batch for tomorrow – my tip is to make sure once rolled that the rice paper isn’t still too wet or it might got a bit sticky.

What is this recipe free from?

This recipe is gluten-free if you use tamari instead of soy sauce and it is also dairy-free.

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Coconut Chicken Rice Paper Rolls & Satay Sauce

Prep Time 30 minutes minutes

Servings 2 servings (3 rolls per serve)

Ingredients

Rice Paper Rolls

• 6 rice paper roll sheets
• 300g chicken breast (see poaching recipe below)
• 1 handful butter lettuce (ideally ⅔ leaves per roll)
• 1 carrot
• 1 red capsicum / red pepper
• ½ avocado
• 1 handful fresh coriander
• 1 tsp crispy fried shallots

Coconut Poached Chicken

• ¾ of a 400ml can of light coconut milk (save approx ¼ for satay sauce)
• 1 bay leave

Satay Sauce

• 2 tbsp peanut butter
• 2 tbsp light coconut milk
• 1 tbsp tamari / soy sauce (tamari for gluten-free option)
• ½ lime
• 1 tsp honey

Instructions

• Start by making Poached Chicken. Place ¾ can of coconut milk (save a small amount for the satay sauce) into a pan with the bay leave and bring to the boil. Chop 300g chicken breast into smaller pieces, ie. quarters. and add to the coconut milk.
• Cover with a lid and bring the coconut milk back to the boil and then remove from the heat. The chicken should poach in approx 20-25 mins (depending on the size of your chicken!) and once cooked through remove from the poaching pan and shred chicken.
• Whilst the chicken is poaching, prep your fillings.
• Using a julienne peeler or a chopping knife, cut carrot and capsicum/pepper into thin matchstick like strips and slice avocado.
• Make the Satay Sauce too whilst the chicken is poaching.
• Mix all ingredients together and stir thoroughly. You should have consistency that isn't too runny and isn't too thick to make a perfect dipping sauce.
• If the sauce is too thick, add a tiny amount of water until you get to the desired consistency.
• Once the chicken is ready and shredded, get all of your ingredients ready to make your rolls.
• Fill a round bowl (or I use a frying pan) and fill with luke warm water.
• Place rice paper into the water for approx 30-60 seconds until the rice paper softens.
• Move rice paper roll out of the water and onto a surface. Add your lettuce, chicken, carrots, capsicum/pepper, avocado, some avocado and top with crispy fried shallots and roll your rice paper rolls.
• Enjoy with satay sauce and these store well in the fridge for a couple of days too.

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Course Main Course

Nutrition Information

Coconut Chicken Rice Paper Rolls

Calories 371

Protein 37g

Carbohydrates 29g

Fat 7g

Fibre 4.2g

Satay Sauce

Calories 123

Protein 4.7g

Carbohydrates 6.8g

Fat 9.2g

Fibre 1.1g

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Amy Savage is a qualified Nutritionist with a Bachelor of Health Science in Nutritional & Dietetic Medicine. The Signature Program is a 4 week program to support Weight Management, Sleep, Stress and Gut Health and is available to buy online.