Sweet and Sour Asian Dip with Wonton Dippers
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Layered Sweet and Sour Asian Dip with Fried Wonton Dippers. Sweet, sour, and savory, this dip is unique and perfect for tailgating and entertaining.
This is great as a appetizer before Teriyaki Fried Rice or Keto Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps.
Layered Sweet and Sour Asian Dip with Fried Wonton Dippers
I’m in full tailgate recipe development mode! This year, we need a little pizzazz in our regular tailgating recipes, so I decided to try recipes early.
I developed this Layered Sweet and Sour Asian Dip with fried wonton dippers and couldn’t be more pleased with the outcome. It’s everything a dip should be: creamy, tangy, and with a little crunch from the veggies on top.
Ingredients and Subs
I used a rotisserie chicken, but this recipe would be a great way to use leftover chicken. You could even use canned chicken if you desire.
I also used a store-bought sweet and sour sauce. As I said, I wanted a super delicious but very easy recipe. Tailgating recipes should be easy and delicious!
With rotisserie chicken, cook time on this appetizer recipe is low. You can use any leftover chicken, but I love a rotisserie chicken.
Layer the ingredients in a large, shallow dish, heat through, and you’re ready to serve.
It’s just that quick!
This dip is great for any party or potluck function. It also makes a great game-day appetizer because it’s so unique. You won’t have to worry about someone showing up with the same dip (most likely).
I love this with fried wonton wrappers, but if you don’t have time to fry them (they are time-consuming), purchase tortilla chips instead.
Sweet and Sour Asian Dip Final Thoughts
Here are a few suggestions for this dip.
- This is a great recipe to use leftover chicken, light, or dark meat.
- You can also use a rotisserie, grilled, broiled, or canned chicken in this recipe.
- You can also substitute pork for the chicken.
- If you’re not a big fan of water chestnuts, omit them or use fewer.
- This dip can be served hot or at room temperature.
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Layered Sweet and Sour Asian Dip with Fried Wonton Dippers
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Ingredients
Base
- 16 ounces cream cheese – can use low fat or fat free
- 2/3 cup mayonnaise – can use olive oil mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoon fresh ginger – I used the refrigerated prepared from Gourmet Garden, you can also use fresh minced
- 2 teaspoon garlic clove – again, I used prepared store bought
Sauce
- 10 ounce jar Sweet & Sour – I used La Choy brand
Toppings
- 1 and 1/2 cup chicken shredded or chopped
- 2 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 2/3 cup carrots grated or chopped
- 1/3 cup green onions sliced thin
- 1 8-ounce jar water chestnuts drained
- 1 cup ramen noodles discard spice pack, break noodles into small pieces and toast lightly
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2/3 cup bacon cooked and crumbled
Additional ingredients
- 12 ounce wonton wrappers
- oil for frying wonton wrappers
- salt
Instructions
- In a small saute pan, add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil. Break noodles into small pieces and toast lightly
- Mix cream cheese, mayonnaise, ginger, and garlic until well combined. Spread on the bottom of your grill pan in an even layer.
- Top with Sweet & Sour sauce
- Mix chicken, soy sauce and hoisin, then layer over sweet and sour sauce
- Top with carrots, green onions, water chestnuts, toasted ramen noodles, and bacon.
- Heat oil on medium-high. Cut each wonton wrapper into 3 strips. Fry a few at a time careful not to crowd the pan. Cook 1 to 2 minutes on the first side, flip and fry another 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until golden brown.
- Draw on paper towels. Sprinkle with salt immediately after removing from oil if desired.
- Serve cold or room temperature
Notes
- This is a great recipe to use leftover chicken. You can use light or dark meat.
- You can use a rotisserie, grilled, broiled, or canned chicken in this recipe.
- You can also substitute pork for the chicken.
- If you’re not a big fan of water chestnuts, omit them or use fewer.
- This dip can be served hot or at room temperature.
I’m a bit confused by this recipe.
The first thing you do is put it in a “grill pan” and then there are no instructions for grilling it or heating it up and the instructions also say to serve cold or at room temperature.
Also, it’s not clear how much Water Chestnuts are to be used. “1 ounce jar water chestnuts drained”. I’m guessing it’s a 10, 12 or 16 ounce jar?
1 8-ounce jar or water chestnuts
Once you mix the ingredients and spread them in the pan, you can serve as is. Or, you can refrigerate and serve. Or, you can bake and serve.