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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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
Cut the wonton wrappers into thin strips, about 1/4 inch wide.
Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet or pot over medium heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
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.
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.
Shred or chop the cooked chicken breast into bite-sized pieces.
In a large mixing bowl, combine romaine lettuce, red cabbage, shredded carrots, cucumbers, and green onions.
Add the shredded chicken to the salad and toss to combine.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to distribute evenly.
Top the salad with crispy wonton strips just before serving for added crunch.
Serve immediately and enjoy your crunchy, healthy salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5183 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 502.4 g | 644% | |
| Saturated Fat | 73.6 g | 368% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 287 mg | 96% | |
| Sodium | 3637 mg | 158% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 84.6 g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.7 g | 38% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.5 g | ||
| Protein | 129.0 g | 258% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 252 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 9.7 mg | 54% | |
| Potassium | 1276 mg | 27% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
