Here’s a knock‑off recipe inspired by Kitchen 1409’s Crispy Chicken Thai Nachos (also called Spicy Thai Nachos) served in Bras D’Or, NS — a fusion dish glowing across local reviews . It combines crispy wonton chips or tortilla chips with spicy peanut‑chicken, fresh toppings, and Thai flair.
🥢 “Kitchen 1409 Style” Crispy Chicken Thai Nachos
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Ingredients
Wonton wrappers (about 12 oz package), cut on the diagonal into triangles — or sturdy tortilla chips as alternative
1 lb ground or shredded chicken breast or thigh
2 tbsp oil (canola or olive)
3–4 cloves garlic, minced
1½ tsp fresh ginger, grated
2 tbsp Thai sweet chili sauce
1 tbsp fish sauce or 1 tsp soy sauce (optional, for umami)
Juice of ½ lime
2 green onions, minced, garnish
Toppings:
1/4 cup shredded cabbage, optional
¼ cup shredded carrots
½ small cucumber, thinly sliced, optional
Fresh cilantro, optional
Thin slices of fresh red chili or jalapeno (for heat)
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Instructions
1. Bake the chips (see pro tip below)
Preheat oven to 350 °F (175 °C).
Arrange wonton triangles flat on parchment‑lined sheets (or use tortilla chips). Spray lightly with oil and season with salt.
Bake 8–12 minutes until golden and extra crispy. Set aside.
2. Cook the chicken filling
In a skillet over medium‑high heat, warm oil. Sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant (~1 min).
Add chicken and break into fine bits; cook until nearly done.
Stir in sweet chili sauce, peanut sauce, fish sauce (if using), lime juice, and green onions. Simmer briefly until well combined and slightly thickened. Remove from heat.
3. Assemble nachos
Scatter crispy chips on a large platter.
Spoon warm chicken mixture over chips.
Top with shredded cabbage, carrots, cucumber slices.
Drizzle extra sweet chili sauce.
Garnish with green onions.
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Tips & Tweaks
Use both Thai sweet chili and peanut sauce for that rich Thai‑fusion flavor reminiscent of what’s described by patrons at Kitchen 1409.
If you want extra crunch and height, serve some chips and fillings in small cups or stack in layers.
For more heat, use sambal oelek or drizzle chili garlic sauce.
Prepare chicken sauce ahead and bake chips just before serving to keep them crispy.
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Serve & Enjoy
This dish makes a vibrant appetizer or shared platter, just like Kitchen 1409’s popular menu item ($16.99 {2025 prices} locally) . With its interplay of textures, sweet‑spicy‑sour balance, and crunchy freshness, it captures the essence of their Thai nachos in a homemade version.
PRO TIPS
I know that the servers have said the wontons are fried and not baked. You can decide which one you like best.
FRIED WONTON
BAKED WONTON
Not saying that you can't cut some corners... but, if you get yourself some THUNDER CRUNCH CHICKEN...
Cook time for the Thunder Crunch Chicken
FYI, ChatGPT did take some liberties when it designed the recipe, and so can you.
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