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Chopped Chicken Salad with Sesame Dressing

Crispy Chopped Chicken Salad with Easy Sesame Dressing

Discover a delightful Chopped Chicken Salad with Sesame Dressing, combining crispy textures and vibrant flavors for a refreshing meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons rice vinegar substitute apple cider vinegar if necessary
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil regular sesame oil can be used
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce use tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 tablespoon honey maple syrup for vegan option
  • 1 tablespoon minced peeled ginger reduce amount if using ground ginger
  • 1/2 cup neutral oil (grapeseed/canola) substitute vegetable oil if necessary
Salad
  • 4 sheets wonton wrappers use gluten-free wrappers for gluten-free version
  • 1 cup mandarin orange slices fresh orange segments can be used instead
  • 4 cups shredded Napa cabbage substitute regular green cabbage if necessary
  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken use rotisserie chicken for convenience
  • 1 cup Persian cucumbers English cucumber is a good alternative
  • 1 cup carrots (matchsticks) any fresh carrot will do
  • 3 scallions scallions can be substituted with chives
  • 1/2 cup roasted cashews peanuts or sunflower seeds can be used
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves omit if cilantro is not preferred

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Medium saucepan

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil, soy sauce, honey, and minced ginger until smooth. Gradually add the neutral oil while whisking continuously to emulsify the dressing.
  2. In a medium saucepan, heat 1–2 inches of neutral oil over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking. Cut wonton wrappers into thin strips and fry them for 45–60 seconds or until golden brown.
  3. In the bowl with the dressing, add the shredded Napa cabbage, shredded cooked chicken, sliced cucumber, matchstick carrots, and half of the scallions and mandarin orange slices. Toss gently to coat.
  4. Top the salad with the remaining scallions, mandarin slices, chopped roasted cashews, and crispy wonton strips. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 2500IUVitamin C: 45mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Prepare fresh ingredients just before serving to ensure the best flavor and texture.

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