Madame Wu's Shredded Chicken Salad Recipe

Name: Madame Wu's Shredded Chicken Salad Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 whole chicken breasts; Oil for deep frying; 8 sq. wonton dough, cut in 1/8 inch strips; 2 ounce. (about 2 c.) rice noodles (rice sticks); 1/4 c. soy sauce; 1 tbsp. prepared mustard; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 1 teaspoon Five Spice pwdr; 1/2 c. sliced green onion; 1/4 c. minced toasted almonds; Shredded lettuce

Servings: persons

1
Cook chicken breasts, covered, in boiling, salted water for 20 min, or possibly till tender.
2
Drain well; dry with paper toweling.
3
Remove skin.
4
Place one at a time in 365 degree (warm) oil for 3 to 4 min, till crisp and golden brown.
5
Drain on paper toweling.
6
Remove meat from bones; cut into strips.
7
In same oil, fry wonton strips, one fourth at a time, till golden brown, about 30 seconds.
8
Next fry rice noodles, one fourth at a time.
9
Remove rice noodles as soon as they puff, so which they don't become fat soaked.
10
Drain.
11
In large bowl, combine soy sauce, mustard, sesame oil, and spice pwdr.
12
Add in chicken and onion; toss to coat well.
13
Cover and chill.
14
Just before serving, add in rice noodles, wontons, and almonds; toss gently.
15
Pile salad on bed of shredded lettuce.

255

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 whole chicken breasts, Oil for deep frying, 8 sq. wonton dough, cut in 1/8 inch strips, 2 ounce. (about 2 c.) rice noodles (rice sticks), and more.

Yes, Madame Wu's Shredded Chicken Salad Recipe falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!