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

Abdin Pasha
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the combination of flavors and textures.


Dipesh Giri
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken.


husam husam
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This is my new favorite salad! It's so flavorful and the chicken is cooked perfectly.


Bellal Ahmed
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This salad is so refreshing and delicious. It's the perfect meal for a hot summer day.


Shirquailla Bester
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I've made this salad for my family several times and they love it. It's a great way to get them to eat their vegetables.


Hasifah Namwanga
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This salad is delicious! I love the crunch of the wonton chips and the flavor of the dressing.


Sudip Tamang
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This is the best wonton chicken salad I've ever had. The dressing is light and flavorful, and the chicken is cooked perfectly.


Andiswa Kuluta
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the combination of flavors and textures.


Sharon Ceaser
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken.


Karla Peregrina
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This is my new favorite salad! It's so flavorful and the chicken is cooked perfectly.


Terry Ulery
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This salad is so refreshing and delicious. It's the perfect meal for a hot summer day.


Umar Nazeer
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I've made this salad a few times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's easy to make and always turns out great.


Mohamad Yosefi
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This salad is delicious! The wonton chips add a nice crunch and the chicken is cooked perfectly.


Blair Willow
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I love this salad! It's so light and flavorful. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Etche Toons
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This salad was easy to make and really tasty. I made it for a party and everyone loved it.


Md Sojib Vai
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This salad is so refreshing and delicious! I love the combination of flavors and textures. It's the perfect meal for a hot summer day.


Mijan Khan
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The chicken in this salad was a little dry, but overall it was a good salad. I would probably add more dressing next time.


Talha Arain
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This was my first time making wonton chicken salad and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the salad was delicious. I'll definitely be making it again.


Matte Joel
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I've made this salad a few times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The dressing is light and flavorful, and the chicken is always juicy and tender.


Fatima Zarmeen
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This salad was a hit at my last potluck! The wonton chips added a nice crunch and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.