Thai Chicken Salad Wonton Cups are party food that travels well and can be prepared ahead!
Wonton wrappers are my shortcut party food tip. They are the perfect size to mould into muffin tins to bake into cups, then you can fill them with whatever sweet or savoury filling takes your fancy. No cutting rounds out of pastry!
You can get wonton wrappers in supermarkets nowadays β in the refrigerated section, usually near fresh pastas. To make cups, you just need toΒ pop them into a muffin tin and bake for 10 to 15 minutes until crispy. You donβt even need any oil spray to stop them from sticking to the muffin tin or to make them bake golden! It really doesnβt get any easier than that. π
They stay nice and crispy for around 3 days. Just let them cool then pop them into an airtight container, ready for your party.
These ones Iβm sharing today are filled with Thai Chicken Salad β an all round crowd pleaser, and something a little different to the usual creamy dips.Β Itβs light and refreshing, but has a nice zingy dressing.
I prepare the components ahead β the cups, salad and dressing. Then just before serving, toss the salad in the dressing and spoon into the cups. The salad isnβt soaked with excessive dressing so it doesnβt make the bottom of the cup soggy. To be honest, these donβt usually last that long when I put them out but when I was photographing them, I had them sitting around for about 1 hour and they were still fine. The base of the cups were a bit soft, but there is so much crunch from the sides that it didnβt bother me at all.
Hope you enjoy! β Nagi
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Thai Chicken Salad Wonton Cups
Ingredients
- 12 wonton wrappers
Dressing
- 1 garlic , smashed (Note 1)
- 1 1/2 tbsp lime juice
- 2 tsp rice vinegar
- 2 1/2 tsp fish sauce
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 1 1/2 tbsp canola oil (or grape seed, vegetable or other neutral flavoured oil)
- 1 tsp sugar (or honey)
- 1 - 2 birds eye chilli , deseeded and finely chopped (or 1 - 2 tsp of chili paste or hot sauce)
Chicken Salad
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cooked chicken (I used poached chicken breast)
- 1 1/2 cups finely shredded cabbage
- 3/4 cup carrot , finely julienned
- 1/3 cup finely chopped shallots/scallions (or sub with red onion or eschallots)
Garnish
- Sesame seeds
- Fresh coriander/cilantro leaves
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 160C/320F.
- Place wonton wrappers into a regular muffin tin, moulding it into the cups. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until crisp and light golden brown. Remove from the oven and let the cups cool in the muffin tin. Store in an airtight container until required (stays crisp for up to 3 days).
- Combine Dressing ingredients in a jar and shake to combine. Set aside for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavours to infuse.
- Combine Chicken Salad ingredients in a bowl and toss to combine.
- To serve: Discard the garlic clove from the Dressing, then toss it through the Chicken Salad. Divide the Chicken Salad between the cups. Garnish with sesame seeds and cilantro/coriander, if using. Serve immediately.
Recipe Notes:
Nutrition Information:
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These are BEAUTIFUL, Nagi β¦ no wonder they donβt last long at parties!
I once tried making some little pies with wonton wrappers and they were a complete flop, so Iβm keen to give something like these a go to get it right. I think they are a great little βfood party trickβ to have up your sleeve!
Hi Helen! Not sure how I would make pies with wonton wrappers, I would think the cup is too crunchy? I sort of feel like pies need that softer pastry. Thoughβ¦.come to think of itβ¦.what about wonton wrapper cups with shepherdβs pie filling topped with mashed potato? Mmmmβ¦β¦ π
You are my party queen Nagi! Love these cute wonton cups, filled with fresh Thai chicken salad! Pinned!
Awww, thanks so much Mira! Youβre way too kind! π
Love the idea to use wonton wrappers as cup shells. Love the combination of the crispy taste and fresh salad.
Thanks Elaine! I thought you might not approve π Cooking wonton wrappers like this is quite unique!! π
So pretty and convenient. Love them salad cups, Nagi.
Thanks Shinee! You are so sweet! π
These are really lovely and I love Thai chicken salad. Iβve never enjoyed in in a walk around edible container before though. Well done!!
Thanks Maureen! Donβt you think everything tastes better when you can eat it with your hands? π
What? I had no idea that you could crisp up the wontons ahead of time. Genius party tip, Nagi. And I love love these wonton cups, I could eat 3 or 4 or 10. π
Marissaβ¦.I think I ate TEN as soon as I took the photo! I mean, they were sitting there right in front of me, whatβs a girl to do?? π
These look so lovely, light and fresh! What a perfect thing to make for a party!
Thanks Lucy! I do like that theyβre something different to the usual dips I make for parties π
Nagi, you are the queen of party foods! You always have such a wonderful way of making me realize that I need a dish in my life before I even know it! I love the bright flavors in these Thai Chicken Salad Wonton Cups, and finger-food are always the best!
Thanks Kathleen! I do like the colours of this β so bright and cheerful! π
I always have wontons in the freezer. They really are so versatile! These little wonton cups filled with salad are the perfect demonstration of that β these are inspired! Really good β thanks.
Same here!! Though I do find they have a tendency to stick when they defrost, but thatβs a minor inconvenience π
Hi Nagi,
I make my own wontons all the time and freeze, not touching, on a baking tray lined with baking paper then after a couple of hours I transfer to a zip lock bag. They can then be cooked from frozen with no sticking π
By the way these wonton cups are a fabulous idea! Love it.
Wow thatβs amazing Rita! π N x
Nagi!!! I do the exact same thing! Thatβs typically how I make my rangoons!!! Sweet and savory π
Really? Oh wow! Popping over to check yours out!
I love using wonton wrappers in this way and this chicken salad looks pretty good β Nagi.
Thanks Rachel! I wasnβt sure this shortcut would appeal to you! Have you got one on your blog? π
Iβm so down with this easy use of won ton wrappers. I have them too! You gave me the perfect appetizer for a get together with the gals were having in a couple of weeks!
Thanks Sandra! Honoured to make the finger food roster for your get together! π
What a great, fun idea and I love the lime, fish sauce and rice vinegar dressing⦠tangy deliciousness. Great shots!
Thanks Kevin! Classic Thai flavours, canβt go wrong! Itβs my go to Thai dressing recipe π
What a fun idea for a party! I love how cute they are, and the flavors in that dressing sound amazing!
Thanks so much Allie! βCuteβ is what I was going for π
These are so cute and look uber delicious! What a great idea!
Thank you so much! Yup, they are super yummyβ¦.I wolfed down far too many of them the minute I finished taking the photos! π
Love the styling Nagi, you just inspired me today . AND those cute little cupsβ¦.. I want one. Happy Wednesday!!!!
Thanks Imma! Glad that inspiration between us isnβt a one way street β I get inspired every time I visit your blog! π