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Wonton Grilled Chicken Salad - Recipe

Light but flavorful summer salad that goes together easy. Chicken grilled marinated in ginger and sesame marinade; tossed with greens and a ginger-flavored dressing; and then topped with crunchy fried wonton strips gives this tasty chicken salad an Asian flair.
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Wonton Grilled Chicken Salad Recipe
Directions
DRESSING:
  • Combine 1/4 cup water, sugar, ketchup, soy sauce, ginger and vinegar in saucepan.
  • Blend cornstarch with 2 Tablespoons water and whisk into dressing mixture. Simmer until thickened; 3-4 minutes. Set aside to cool.
SALAD:
  • Cut wonton wrappers in 1/4" strips and fry in oil until golden brown; 2-3 minutes. Stir gently as they cook. Drain on paper towel.
  • Marinate chicken in favorite ginger/sesame marinade for 30 minutes.
  • Place chicken on grill, cook until no longer pink in the center; approximately 10 minutes each side, depending on thickness of breast.
  • Remove, cool slightly, dice into bite size pieces.
  • In large salad bowl, place greens, chicken, celery, green onions, sesame seeds and slivered almonds; mix lightly.
  • Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat.
  • Sprinkle fried wonton strips on top. Serve immediately.
 
 
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Container: saucepan
Servings: 6
Serving Size: 2 cups
Ingredients
- DRESSING:
-1/4 cup water
-3 tablespoons sugar
-3 tablespoons ketchup
-1 tablespoon soy sauce
-1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
-1/2 cup rice vinegar
-1 teaspoon cornstarch
-2 tablespoons water
- SALAD:
-1/2 package wonton wrappers
-4 whole, boneless, skinless chicken breasts
-1 package fresh spinach leaves, rinsed, patted dry
-1 small head iceberg lettuce
-2 stalks celery
-4 green onions
-1/4 cup red pepper, diced
-2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
-4 tablespoons sliced, toasted almonds