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Teriyaki Chicken Salad with Crispy Wontons

Teriyaki Chicken Salad with Crispy Wontons offers a bright contrast of smoky grilled chicken, crunchy fried wonton strips, and chilled iceberg lettuce. Toasted almonds and sesame seeds add nutty depth, while water chestnuts and mandarin oranges bring juicy sweetness. Serve it as a refreshing warm-weather dinner or a show-stealing lunch main.

  • Prep20 mins
  • Cook20 mins
  • Serves6
  • DifficultyMedium
Teriyaki Chicken Salad with Crispy Wontons
  1. 1

    Place the chicken breasts in a bowl, pour teriyaki sauce over them, and coat thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.

  2. 2

    Preheat an outdoor grill for direct heat.

  3. 3

    For the dressing, put the green onions, salt, pepper, and sugar in a blender. Add the olive oil and rice vinegar. Blend until smooth. Transfer to a bowl, cover, and refrigerate until ready to serve.

  4. 4

    Grill the chicken, turning, until cooked through. Transfer to a cutting board and slice into strips.

  5. 5

    In a large skillet or wok, heat oil over medium-high. Cut the wonton wrappers into strips. Fry the wonton strips until crisp. Drain on paper towels.

  6. 6

    In a large bowl, toss together the lettuce, water chestnuts, sesame seeds, sliced almonds, and mandarin oranges. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently. Top with the fried wontons and grilled chicken strips.

About This Recipe

Teriyaki Chicken Salad with Crispy Wontons is a Japanese dinner recipe made with 15 ingredients. It takes about 40 mins, serves 6, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Chicken Breast, Cooking Oil, and Green Onion. Each serving provides about 832.89 kcal, and is a good source of protein.

Recipe Questions

What is Teriyaki Chicken Salad with Crispy Wontons?
It is a Japanese salad recipe made with 15 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or salad.
What is Teriyaki Chicken Salad with Crispy Wontons made of?
The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Chicken Breast, Cooking Oil, Green Onion, Iceberg Lettuce. The full list of 15 is above.
What goes well with Teriyaki Chicken Salad with Crispy Wontons?
Explore these Japanese side-dish recipes.
How long does it take to make Teriyaki Chicken Salad with Crispy Wontons?
About 40 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
How many calories are in one serving?
One serving provides about 832.89 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
Is Teriyaki Chicken Salad with Crispy Wontons easy to make?
This recipe is rated medium, with 15 ingredients and 6 steps.

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