Chicken Salad with Wonton Strips
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and flavor-packed Chicken Salad with Wonton Strips, a perfect balance of crisp textures and zesty Asian-inspired flavors. Tender bites of shredded chicken breast combine with crunchy romaine lettuce, red cabbage, shredded carrots, and fresh cucumber slices for a refreshing base. The showstopper? Golden, crispy wonton strips fried to perfection, adding irresistible crunch to every bite. Tossed in a tangy homemade dressing made with soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and honey, this salad bursts with umami and just a touch of sweetness. Garnished with sesame seeds and green onions, it’s a quick, wholesome dish ready in just 35 minutes. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep, this colorful salad serves four and is sure to satisfy cravings for both health and indulgence.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked chicken breast
- 4 cups Romaine lettuce
- 1 cup Red cabbage
- 1 cup Shredded carrots
- 0.5 cup Cucumber, sliced
- 3 tablespoons Green onions, sliced
- 10 sheets Wonton wrappers
- 2 cups Vegetable oil for frying
- 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Ginger, minced
- 1 teaspoon Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Sesame seeds
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Pepper
Directions
Step 1
Cut the wonton wrappers into thin strips, about 1/4 inch wide.
Step 2
Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet or pot over medium heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
Step 3
Fry the wonton strips in batches until golden brown and crisp, about 1-2 minutes per batch. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Set aside.
Step 4
In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, ginger, garlic, sesame seeds, salt, and pepper to make the dressing. Adjust seasoning to taste if needed.
Step 5
Shred or chop the cooked chicken breast into bite-sized pieces.
Step 6
In a large mixing bowl, combine romaine lettuce, red cabbage, shredded carrots, cucumbers, and green onions.
Step 7
Add the shredded chicken to the salad and toss to combine.
Step 8
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to distribute evenly.
Step 9
Top the salad with crispy wonton strips just before serving for added crunch.
Step 10
Serve immediately and enjoy your crunchy, healthy salad!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1532.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 5182.9 |
| Total Fat 502.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 73.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 6.7g | |
| Cholesterol 286.7mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3636.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 84.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 10.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 29.5g | |
| Protein 129.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 251.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 9.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1276.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories