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Home » Recipes » Salads » Chicken Wonton Nacho Salad

Chicken Wonton Nacho Salad

3/8/22

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This Chicken Wonton Nacho Salad is a delicious spin on taco salad with a super simple, tasty sriracha-mayo dressing. It's the perfect lunch!

Chicken Wonton Nacho Salad

Ingredients and substitutions

  • Chicken breast – boneless skinless chicken thighs can be used in place of chicken breast
  • Wonton wrappers – egg roll wrappers can also be used in place of wonton wrappers but the texture will be different.
  • Coleslaw – use any coleslaw mix of your choice or your favourite greens as a base
  • Red cabbage – replace with any veggies of your choice.
  • Carrots – replace with any veggies of your choice.
  • Romaine lettuce – iceberg lettuce, mixed greens or another leafy green can also be used.
  • Scallions – green onions are a great substitute or you can leave out altogether.
  • Chopped peanuts – use any other nut such as almonds or cashews. You can also use any seed of choice if you have a nut allergy.
  • Sesame seeds – use white or black sesame seeds, or a combination of the two.

Chicken marinade

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  • Sesame oil – or a neutral oil like peanut oil or olive oil.
  • Soy sauce – coconut aminos or tamari would be the best alternatives.
  • Honey – agave syrup, maple syrup or brown sugar can be used instead.
  • Ginger – fresh ginger is recommended but ginger powder will also work.
  • Garlic – fresh or jarred minced garlic is best but you can use garlic powder in a pinch.

Sriracha mayo dressing

  • Light mayo – sour cream and greek yogurt would also taste good.
  • Sriracha – sriracha is recommended but any chili sauce, like sambal oelek, will work great!

Chicken Wonton Nacho Salad

How to make this recipe

  1. Chop up and marinade the chicken.
  2. Make the dressing.
  3. Sauté the chicken until cooked through.
  4. Bake the wonton wrappers until crispy.
  5. Assemble your salads and serve!
Chicken Wonton Nacho Salad

Where to buy wonton wrappers

You can find wonton wrappers in the frozen foods section of most grocery stores (normally near the dumplings). If you can’t find wonton wrappers, you can also try using the packaged wonton strips or egg roll wrappers, but the texture won’t be the same.

Chicken Wonton Nacho Salad

Frequently Asked Questions

What can I serve with chicken wonton nacho salad?

I like serving this salad on its own since its super filling and packed with protein. You can also leave out the chicken or cut the serving size in half and eat it as a side dish. It tastes delicious with my Chicken Stir Fry, Easy Yakisoba Noodles or even just a sandwich or wrap.

How many calories are in this recipe?

There are 444 calories per serving in this chicken wonton nacho salad. It’s super filling and full of fresh veggies and protein.

Are wontons gluten-free?

Most wonton wrappers aren’t gluten-free since they’re made with flour, but you might be able to find gluten-free options.

Chicken Wonton Nacho Salad

Storing and reheating

Separate all the ingredients and only assemble the salad you're going to be eating fresh so that you can keep everything else separate and as fresh as possible. If you're hoping to reheat the chicken, make sure to store that separately from the greens. If you think you’ll end up with leftovers, you may want to leave the baked wonton wrappers off of the salad and serve as you eat them, since they may get soggy if stored in the fridge. You can store all the ingredients separately in the fridge for up to 5 days.

When you’re ready to eat, sprinkle some water over top of the chicken and reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes, then assemble your salads fresh.

Freezing leftover chicken

To prep this salad even faster, you can cook and freeze the chicken in advance for up to 3 months. Once you have cooked the chicken, just allow it to cool down, then store it in a freezer-safe Ziploc bag or an airtight meal prep container.

The day before you are ready to make the dish, place the container of frozen chicken in your refrigerator to thaw. It’s perfectly safe to eat chicken cold when it is in a salad but I recommend warming it for a better taste.

To reheat the thawed chicken, heat your oven to 350 F and bake the chicken for 20-25 minutes, sauté it in a pan on the stove for a few minutes or microwave it for a couple of minutes. Regardless of the method you choose, make sure you sprinkle some water over the chicken first to prevent it from drying out.

Chicken Wonton Nacho Salad

More healthy salad recipes

  • Ahi Tuna Salad
  • Arugula Salad
  • Doritos Taco Salad

Meal prep tools for this recipe

  • Grab some glass meal prep bowls if you plan on storing any leftovers.
  • I get all my free-range chicken from Butcher Box, conveniently delivered to me frozen.
  • Get a meat thermometer to make sure your chicken is cooked through.
Chicken Wonton Nacho Salad

Chicken Wonton Nacho Salad

This Chicken Wonton Nacho Salad is a delicious spin on taco salad with a super simple, tasty sriracha-mayo dressing. It's the perfect lunch!
5 from 2 votes
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Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American, Asian-Inspired
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 444kcal
Author: Taylor Stinson

Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken breasts (can also use 1lb thighs)
  • 1/2 package wonton wrappers
  • 1 bag coleslaw
  • 1 cup red cabbage (optional)
  • 1 cup matchstick carrots (optional)
  • 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
  • 4 scallions, sliced
  • 1/3 cup chopped peanuts
  • 1/4 cup sesame seeds

Chicken marinade

  • 2 tbsp sesame oil
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced

Sriracha mayo dressing

  • 1/2 cup light mayo
  • 1 tbsp sriracha

Instructions

  • Chop chicken into 1-inch pieces. Mix together marinade, then combine chicken and marinade in a large resealable bag. Marinate for 10-15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, prepare veggies and arrange in large bowls. Mix together sriracha mayo dressing and set aside. Heat a large skillet over med-high heat and add chicken, using only half of marinade and disposing of the rest. Saute diced chicken for 10-15 minutes until fully cooked through.
  • Meanwhile, preheat oven to 400 F. Cut wonton wrappers in half diagonally to make triangles and spread evenly over a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 30 seconds to 1 minute per side until just crispy.
  • Top each salad with crispy wonton chips and cooked chicken, then add scallions, chopped peanuts and sesame seeds. Drizzle with sriracha mayo dressing and serve!

Notes

Fold the wonton wrappers in half so they form a triangle before baking.
Store all the ingredients separately in the fridge for up to 5 days then assemble your salads fresh.
Marinate, cook and freeze the chicken beforehand to save time.
Freeze any leftover chicken for up to 3 months in freezer-safe Ziploc bags or airtight glass containers. Reheat in the oven, one the stovetop or in the microwave.

Nutrition

Calories: 444kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 879mg | Potassium: 945mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 13015IU | Vitamin C: 46mg | Calcium: 181mg | Iron: 5mg
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About Taylor Stinson

Hey there, my name's Taylor! I’m the founder of The Girl on Bloor, a food blog where I share healthy meal prep recipes for busy people. I'm a busy city girl living in downtown Toronto on (you guessed it!) Bloor Street. I've got 10 years experience meal prepping, along with a Master's degree in journalism, and you can find my work across the internet featured on publications such as Buzzfeed, HuffPost, Women's Health, Reader's Digest and more. I also run the awesome 5-Day Meal Prep Challenge, which is a free email course and Facebook group where I share my meal planning strategies and easy meal prep tips and recipes. Be sure to check out my free beginner’s guide to meal prep and follow me on Facebook, YouTube and Instagram to get my latest recipes and meal prep tips!

Comments

  1. Sara says

    December 14, 2018 at 17:56

    I tried this salad last night and boy was it delicious! So simple and healthy. I added extra chilis and used baked tortillas I stead of wonton wrappers because my local supermarket was out but it was still the perfect summer dinner. Thank you ♡

    Reply
    • Taylor Stinson says

      December 17, 2018 at 09:42

      So glad you liked it Sara!!! 🙂 Thanks for sharing with me! Tortillas sound like a great sub-in!

      Reply
  2. Karly says

    May 30, 2017 at 11:52

    Now THIS is a salad I’d look forward to eating! 😉 Love all of the bold flavors and nice balanced ingredients! Gotta try this soon!

    Reply
  3. cakespy says

    May 30, 2017 at 06:26

    This just sounds SO flavorful and delicious! I love how it really seems like a big treat of a dinner but when you break it down it’s quite healthy! Thanks for the great inspiration.

    Reply
    • Taylor Stinson says

      June 2, 2017 at 09:01

      Thank you so much! I love big salads like this 🙂

      Reply

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