East-Meets-West Spanakopita Rice Paper Spiral

This rice paper spanakopita rice paper spiral delivers everything you love about the classic Greek favorite, but with a crispy twist. Cheesy, savory, and golden all the way around, it’s packed with chicken, spinach, and feta and wrapped into a show-stopping spiral. Comfort food, reworked.

My sister has always been obsessed with spanakopita. Growing up, it was her ultimate comfort food, flaky, cheesy, spinach-filled perfection that could fix just about anything. Even after moving all the way to Thailand, nothing ever replaced that craving.

When she came back to visit recently, we made it our mission to find the best spanakopita in the city. We hit every bakery, café, and Mediterranean spot we could think of, and somehow none of them measured up. Honestly, it was disappointing.

So I did what I usually do in that situation. I made it myself. Spanakopita, my way.

Instead of phyllo, I used rice paper sheets to get that crispy, crackly exterior. Inside, I packed shredded roast chicken, sautéed spinach, mozzarella, and feta for a rich, savory filling. A quick roll, a brush of egg wash, a sprinkle of sesame seeds, and a bake until golden, and suddenly the craving was handled.

East-Meets-West Spanakopita Spiral

A crispy rice paper spanakopita spiral filled with chicken, spinach, mozzarella, and feta. A bold East-meets-West take on the Greek classic.

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Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes

Servings: 2 people

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Equipment

• Baking Sheet
• Parchment Paper

Ingredients

• 3 rice paper sheets
• 2 eggs
• ½ cup shredded roast chicken
• ½ cup sautéed spinach
• ½ cup shredded mozzarella
• ½ cup crumbled feta
• Sesame seeds
• Salt and pepper
• Lemon for serving

Instructions

• Combine the filling by folding together the chicken, spinach, mozzarella, and feta. Season with salt and pepper.
• Whisk the eggs on a plate. Dip each rice paper sheet into the egg mixture for a few seconds, then lay it flat on a lightly oiled cutting board.
• Spoon the filling in a line across the rice paper sheets and roll tightly into a cylinder.
• Gently curve the roll around itself to form a spiral.
• Brush the outside with more egg wash and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
• Bake at 400°F (205°C) for 15–20 minutes, until golden brown and crisp.
• Serve warm with lemon wedges.

Notes

• Rice paper softens quickly, so work efficiently once it’s dipped.
• You can swap the chicken for roasted vegetables if you want a vegetarian version.
• This spiral is best served fresh while the exterior is crisp.

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