Best 3 Grilled Wonton Chicken Salad Recipes

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Grilled wonton chicken salad is a delectable and wholesome dish that combines the flavors of grilled chicken, crispy wontons, and a refreshing salad. With its tantalizing blend of textures and flavors, this salad is perfect for a light lunch, a satisfying dinner, or as a side dish at a gathering. Whether you are a seasoned cook or a novice in the kitchen, this article will provide you with a comprehensive guide to creating the ultimate grilled wonton chicken salad. From selecting the freshest ingredients to mastering the grilling technique, we will take you through every step of the process, ensuring that you end up with a dish that is both delicious and visually appealing.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

GRILLED WONTON CHICKEN SALAD



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Great for summer! Crispy fried wonton strips and grilled chicken top lettuce, almonds, sesame seeds, and mandarin oranges; finished with a delicious green onion-based dressing.

Provided by Penny Allen

Categories     Salad

Time 1h40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 (6 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
teriyaki marinade
8 green onions, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
½ cup sugar
¾ cup rice vinegar
1 cup olive oil
½ (14 ounce) package wonton wrappers
oil for frying
1 head iceberg lettuce, chilled, and torn into bite-size pieces
1 (4 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
¼ cup toasted sesame seeds
½ cup toasted sliced almonds
1 (10 ounce) can mandarin orange segments, drained

Steps:

  • Place chicken breasts in a bowl, pour teriyaki sauce over them, and coat well. Cover, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for direct heat.
  • For the dressing, place green onions, salt, pepper, and sugar in a blender. Pour in olive oil and rice vinegar. Blend until smooth. Remove to a bowl, cover, and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Grill chicken, turning, until done. Remove to a cutting board, and cut into strips.
  • In a large skillet or wok, warm oil over medium-high heat. Cut wonton wrappers into strips. Fry wonton strips until crisp. Remove to paper towels.
  • In a large bowl, toss together lettuce, water chestnuts, sesame seeds, sliced almonds, and mandarin oranges. Pour dressing over salad, and toss gently. Top with fried wontons and grilled chicken strips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 886.2 calories, Carbohydrate 50.7 g, Cholesterol 67.6 mg, Fat 63 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 32.6 g, SaturatedFat 8.6 g, Sodium 1107.3 mg, Sugar 25.4 g

CHICKEN SALAD WITH CRISPY WONTONS



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Here's a quick easy meal. My mom made it when I was growing up, but I added veggies and lightened the sweet-and-sour dressing. I also bake the crispy wontons instead of frying them. -Kylea Rorabaugh of Kansas City, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

10 wonton wrappers, cut into 1/4-inch strips
1/4 cup cider vinegar
3 tablespoons canola oil
3/4 teaspoon sesame oil
2 tablespoons sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
5 cups torn romaine
3 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
1 medium sweet red pepper, cut into 1/4-inch strips
1 medium sweet yellow pepper, cut into 1/4-inch strips
1/2 cup halved grape tomatoes

Steps:

  • Lightly spritz both sides of wonton strips with cooking spray; place on a baking sheet. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Turn strips over; broil 2-3 minutes longer or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool., For dressing, in a small bowl, whisk the vinegar, canola oil, sesame oil, sugar, salt and pepper; set aside. In a large bowl, combine the romaine, chicken, peppers and tomatoes. Just before serving, drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. Top with wonton strips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 149 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 253mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 14g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CHICKEN SALAD WONTON STARS



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This recipe packs a bite-size punch of creamy chicken salad wrapped in a crispy shell. "These yummy wonton cups make a great appetizer for a ladies' luncheon or a fun snack anytime," assures Starr Tharp of Parchment, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese
3 tablespoons fat-free milk
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
2 tablespoons chopped green onion
36 wonton wrappers
Refrigerated butter-flavor spray
Paprika

Steps:

  • In a bowl, beat the cream cheese, milk, garlic salt and pepper until smooth. Stir in chicken and green onion; set aside. Spritz one side of each wonton wrapper with butter spray; press into mini muffin cups, buttered side down. , Bake at 350° for 4-5 minutes or until golden brown. Fill each cup with about 1 tablespoon chicken salad. Bake 5 minutes longer. Sprinkle with paprika.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 46 calories, Fat 1g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 101mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make a big difference in the taste of your salad. Look for ripe vegetables, crisp wontons, and succulent chicken.
  • Don't overcook the chicken: Chicken should be cooked through but still tender and juicy. Overcooked chicken will be dry and tough.
  • Use a light hand with the dressing: A little bit of dressing goes a long way. Too much dressing will overwhelm the other flavors in the salad.
  • Serve the salad immediately: Grilled wonton chicken salad is best served fresh. The wontons will become soggy if they sit in the dressing for too long.

Conclusion:

Grilled wonton chicken salad is a delicious, healthy, and easy-to-make dish that's perfect for lunch or dinner. With its combination of grilled chicken, crispy wontons, fresh vegetables, and flavorful dressing, this salad is sure to please everyone at the table.

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