Sesame Ginger Chicken Salad
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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drying time
1 hr
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Total Time
1 hr 35 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
589 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Salad, Lunch
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Cuisine
Asian-American Fusion
Sesame Ginger Chicken Salad
Description
This Sesame Ginger Chicken Salad includes three main prepared components: fried wonton strips, crispy toasted quinoa, and a salad of shredded green cabbage, romaine lettuce, shredded rotisserie chicken, matchstick-cut radish, sliced almonds, and sliced avocado. The fried wonton strips are lightly browned in vegetable oil and seasoned with salt to provide a delicate crunch. The quinoa is toasted in oil over low heat until crisp and lightly seasoned. The salad greens and chicken are combined and dressed with two-thirds of a sesame ginger dressing, with the remaining dressing drizzled at the end.
The salad offers a refreshing crunch from the cabbage and radish, complemented by the rich texture of avocado and savory chicken. The toasted quinoa brings unexpected crispness, while the fried wonton strips add a delicate crunch and subtle oiliness. Together, the sesame ginger dressing enhances the salad with tangy, nutty flavors.
Options for modifying the salad include substituting radishes with jicama sticks or cucumber for milder crunch, or swapping fried wonton strips with crispy fried onions or shallots for extra onion flavor. For a vegetarian option, chicken can be replaced with shredded jackfruit, hearts of palm, or fried tofu sticks. Gluten-free versions can be made by skipping wonton strips and using tamari or coconut aminos instead of soy sauce in the dressing.
Some components like the crispy quinoa, fried wonton strips, and dressing can be made ahead and stored in airtight containers for several days, facilitating quick assembly.
Ingredients
crispy quinoa
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil
- 1/2 cup quinoa cooked
fried wonton strips
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 6 heets wonton wrappers sliced into thin strips
salad
- 3 cups green cabbage finely shredded
- 3 cups romaine lettuce finely shredded
- 2 1/2 cups rotisserie chicken
- 1/4 cup radish matchstick cut
- 3 tablespoons almonds sliced
- 1/2 avocado sliced
- 1/2 recipe Sesame ginger dressing
Instructions
fried wonton strips
- Fill a tall-sided pot with oil, place over medium heat and bring to 325˚F. Carefully fry wonton strips in oil, moving mixture around with tongs (to create texture) for 1 to 2 minutes or until wontons lightly brown. Remove from oil and transfer to a plate lined with paper towels. Season with salt.
crispy quinoa
- Place a skillet over medium-low heat. Add 2 tablespoons oil. Add quinoa and spread onto a single layer. Lightly season with salt and pepper.
- Toast quinoa for 2 minutes before stirring. Continue to toast for an additional 3 to 4 minutes, constantly stirring. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels and cool.
salad assembly
- In a large salad bowl combine cabbage, lettuce, and chicken. Drizzle with 2/3 of the dressing and toss together.
- Top with remaining ingredients and drizzle with remaining dressing. Serve.
Notes
- Crispy quinoa can be prepared up to 2 days in advance and stored in an airtight container at room temperature.
- Fried wonton strips can be made 3 days ahead and kept in an airtight container away from moisture.
- Sesame ginger dressing keeps refrigerated up to 2 weeks; shake well before use.
- Substitute radishes with jicama sticks or sliced cucumber for a milder crunch.
- Replace fried wonton strips with crispy fried onions or shallots for additional onion flavor without frying wontons.
- For a vegetarian salad, skip chicken and use shredded jackfruit, hearts of palm, or fried tofu sticks.
- Gluten-free option: omit wonton strips and use tamari or coconut aminos in place of soy sauce in the dressing.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 589 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 589kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 46g | 92% |
| Fat | 37g | 57% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10g | 59% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 143mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 596mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 419mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 3162IU | 63% |
| Vitamin C | 24mg | 27% |
| Calcium | 67mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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