Name: Asian Wonton Chicken Salad
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: PT-493504H35M35S
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 1/4 cup sugar (to taste); 1/2 cup olive oil + 1 tablespoon water – OR – ½ cup canola oil – OR – ½ cup avocado oil; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup rice vinegar; 1/4 cup cider vinegar; 4 chicken breast halves (baked or grilled); 2 heads red leaf lettuce; 3 10.5-ounce cans mandarin oranges (drained); 2 cucumbers (seeded and diced – OR – two English cucumbers, diced); 1 8-ounce package mushrooms (thinly sliced – optional); 2 8-ounce cans water chestnuts (drained and cut into matchstick pieces); 2 bunches green onions (chopped – green stems only); 3/4 of a 12-ounce package wonton wrappers (sliced into strips and deep fried); 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

Description

This Asian Wonton Chicken Salad combines tender chicken, crisp lettuce, and vibrant vegetables, all tossed in a flavorful dressing. It’s an easy yet satisfying meal, perfect for a healthy lunch or a quick dinner at home. Enjoy a burst of flavor with each bite!

Ingredients

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1/4 cup sugar (to taste)
1/2 cup olive oil + 1 tablespoon water – OR – ½ cup canola oil – OR – ½ cup avocado oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1/4 cup cider vinegar
4 chicken breast halves (baked or grilled)
2 heads red leaf lettuce
3 10.5-ounce cans mandarin oranges (drained)
2 cucumbers (seeded and diced – OR – two English cucumbers, diced)
1 8-ounce package mushrooms (thinly sliced – optional)
2 8-ounce cans water chestnuts (drained and cut into matchstick pieces)
2 bunches green onions (chopped – green stems only)
3/4 of a 12-ounce package wonton wrappers (sliced into strips and deep fried)
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

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Instructions

Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then bake or grill until fully cooked. Cube the chicken.
Wash and chop the red leaf lettuce.
In a large bowl, combine chopped lettuce, mandarin oranges, diced cucumbers, cubed chicken, and other vegetables. Toss gently and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Before serving, drizzle salad with dressing and toss lightly. Serve the crispy wonton strips on the side.
For the dressing, mix all ingredients in a blender or shaker until well combined. Avoid refrigerating the dressing before use, as it should be at room temperature when added to the salad. If too thick, thin with additional water. Ensure the dressing remains relatively thin.

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the dressing beforehand.
Feel free to add more vegetables or fruits to the salad for added nutrition!
Serve immediately with wontons on the side to maintain their crispiness.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 350
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 600mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 16g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 15g
Cholesterol: 60mg