How to Make Grilled Wonton Chicken Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

Grilled Wonton Chicken Salad is a delicious and refreshing dish that combines the bold flavors of grilled chicken with the crispness of fresh vegetables and the crunch of wonton strips. It's a perfect meal for the warmer months when you want something light and satisfying.

The star of this dish is the grilled chicken, which is marinated in a flavorful blend of soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, and garlic. The marinade infuses the chicken with a savory, umami flavor that is enhanced by th...

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Ingredients

  • 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

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 40 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • 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

    886 cal.

    • Total Fat: 63g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 68mg
    • Sodium: 1107mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 51g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 25g
    • Protein: 33g
    • Vitamin C: 23mg
    • Calcium: 156mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 618mg