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

Craig Duncan
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I've never had grilled wontons before, but they're amazing! This salad is definitely a new favorite.


Wonga Autherl Mlamla
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This salad is the perfect summer meal. It's light and refreshing, but still filling.


CalliZtoid Live
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I love how healthy this salad is. It's packed with vegetables and lean protein.


rakib raj oviman
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Mousa Hamood
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I'm not a big fan of salads, but this one is really good. The grilled wontons are a nice touch.


Dipak Mukhiya
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This salad is delicious! The wontons add a nice crispy texture and the dressing is really flavorful.


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


Fabion Small
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This is a great salad for meal prep. I make a big batch on Sunday and then eat it for lunch all week.


Baba G
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I love the combination of flavors and textures in this salad. The wontons are crispy, the chicken is tender, and the vegetables are fresh and crunchy.


Liaquat Malik
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This salad is so refreshing and healthy. It's the perfect meal for a hot summer day.


God Killer
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I'm not usually a fan of salads, but this one is really good. The wontons add a nice crunch and the dressing is really flavorful.


Miosha Nelson
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This salad is packed with flavor. The wontons, chicken, and vegetables all come together perfectly.


Bobby Williamson
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I love how easy this salad is to make. I can have it on the table in under 30 minutes.


Emili Vasquez
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This is my new favorite summer salad! It's light and refreshing, but still filling. And the dressing is so flavorful.


Umaimaatiq Umaimaatiq
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I've made this salad twice now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The wontons add such a nice crispy texture.


Jewel Shardar
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This grilled wonton chicken salad was a hit at my last potluck! It's so easy to make and the flavors are amazing.