Grilled Wonton Chicken Salad |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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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. Ingredients:
4 (6 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves |
teriyaki marinade |
8 green onions, chopped |
1 teaspoon salt |
1 teaspoon pepper |
1/2 cup sugar |
3/4 cup rice vinegar |
1 cup olive oil |
1/2 (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 |
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.
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