Grilled Wonton Chicken Salad Recipe
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Grilled Wonton Chicken Salad

By: HotMama 
"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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (12)

What to Drink?

Cocktail Smirnoff Moscow Mule
Beer Beer
Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 40 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 4 (6 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • teriyaki marinade
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  • 8 green onions, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 3/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 1 cup olive oil
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  • 1/2 (14 ounce) package wonton wrappers
  • oil for frying
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  • 1 head iceberg lettuce, chilled, and torn into bite-size pieces
  • 1 (4 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
  • 1/4 cup toasted sesame seeds
  • 1/2 cup toasted sliced almonds
  • 1 (10 ounce) can mandarin orange segments, drained

Directions

  1. Place chicken breasts in a bowl, pour teriyaki sauce over them, and coat well. Cover, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  2. Preheat an outdoor grill for direct heat.
  3. 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.
  4. Grill chicken, turning, until done. Remove to a cutting board, and cut into strips.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 886 | Total Fat: 63g | Cholesterol: 68mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 12, 2006 by Lena   view full review
The first time we made this salad there was too much dressing, this time I cut the dressing in...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on May 27, 2010 by Denise   view full review
This was sooooo good! It's one of the best things I've made from this website and I find...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 7, 2009 by Ali Brumit   view full review
one word, AWESOME
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 3, 2006 by Lisa Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
We really enjoyed this one! This recipe made a ton of dressing, so instead of mixing it up...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 4, 2006 by beckasdream   view full review
we didn't care for the dressing but everything else was great!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 21, 2006 by Chantelle   view full review
This was a great salad! My husband is a meat and potato mand and doesn't really like having...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 8, 2011 by CHEFJULIE1 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Very good! I used chow mein noodles in place of fried wontons - mostly because it makes it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 3, 2011 by Cindy Baker   view full review
Good basic recipe. Followed reviews and made 1/2 batch of dressing. Will make again
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 13, 2006 by reneew.   view full review
I marinated overnight in a bottled teriyaki sauce as I am always planning meals 1 day in...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 14, 2011 by mistythayer   view full review
So good, the more wontons the better, they help balance out the dressing.

 

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