Pro Tips
**Chef's Tips & Troubleshooting:**
- Wrap the filling tightly so the lumpia stays intact during frying.
- Seal the edge of the wrapper with a dab of water or flour paste to prevent unrolling in the oil.
- Season chicken under the skin for roasted preparations to get flavor directly into the meat.
- Toss chicken wings in cornstarch before baking for an extra-crispy skin without deep frying.
Cooking Tips
For maximum flavor, season the chicken at least 30 minutes before cooking — ideally overnight in the refrigerator. This allows the marinade to penetrate beyond the surface. Use a meat thermometer to check doneness: 165°F (74°C) at the thickest part of the breast, away from the bone. Have all your ingredients prepped and measured before you start cooking — quick dishes leave no time for chopping mid-recipe.
Ingredient Substitutions
Chicken alternatives: Pork shoulder or boneless thigh meat can substitute for chicken in stews. For lighter fare, extra-firm tofu or seitan works in stir-fries and braises. Short on time? A pressure cooker (Instant Pot) can reduce cooking time by roughly half for most braised and stewed Filipino dishes. Reduce liquid slightly since less evaporates.
Storage & Reheating
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. The flavors often deepen overnight, making leftovers even more delicious. Reheat on the stovetop over medium-low heat, adding a splash of water or broth if the sauce has thickened during storage. Microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring between each.
Chicken Dynamite Lumpia
Chicken Dynamite Lumpia — a Filipino chicken dish with local spices and herbs. A comforting meal passed down through generations.
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the ground chicken, garlic powder, onion powder, 1 piece egg, and bread crumbs, salt and ground black pepper. Mix well. Set aside.
- Arrange the long green pepper in the middle of the lumpia wrapper. Cover the pepper with 1 to 2 tablespoons of the ground chicken mixture. Wrap the pepper and chicken mixture. See this egg roll recipe video for guidance. However, you will only need to cover one side completely; the side with the pepper stem should be open so that part of the pepper will be visible.
- Heat the cooking oil in a frying pan.
- While the oil is being heated, beat an egg in a wide bowl.
- Dip the wrapped lumpia in beaten egg then roll over the Panko bread crumbs. Make sure that the lumpia is fully coated with crumbs.
- Gently place each piece of lumpia on the frying pan. Fry in low to medium heat for 5 to 6 minutes per side or until the color of the outer part turns golden brown. Note: the oil should be hot enough to fry the lumpia, but not too hot to the point of quickly browning the bread crumbs (250F is good enough). Otherwise, there is a possibility that the chicken will be somewhat raw.
- Transfer to a plate line with paper towels. This will absorb the oil.
- Arrange in a serving plate.
- Serve.
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Pro Tips & Troubleshooting
- Wrap the filling tightly so the lumpia stays intact during frying.
- Seal the edge of the wrapper with a dab of water or flour paste to prevent unrolling in the oil.
- Season chicken under the skin for roasted preparations to get flavor directly into the meat.
- Toss chicken wings in cornstarch before baking for an extra-crispy skin without deep frying.
Cooking Tips
Use a meat thermometer to check doneness: 165°F (74°C) at the thickest part of the breast, away from the bone.
Have all your ingredients prepped and measured before you start cooking — quick dishes leave no time for chopping mid-recipe.
Substitutions
Short on time? A pressure cooker (Instant Pot) can reduce cooking time by roughly half for most braised and stewed Filipino dishes. Reduce liquid slightly since less evaporates.
Storage & Reheating
Reheat on the stovetop over medium-low heat, adding a splash of water or broth if the sauce has thickened during storage. Microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring between each.
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