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Asian Sesame Chicken Salad Recipe Easy Homemade Crispy Wontons for Perfect Lunch

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A fresh and satisfying Asian sesame chicken salad featuring juicy chicken, crisp veggies, and homemade crispy wontons with a punchy sesame dressing. Perfect for a quick, flavorful lunch or light dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 12 oz / 340 g), cooked and sliced thinly
  • 4 cups mixed salad greens (romaine, napa cabbage, and baby spinach)
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 cup thinly sliced red cabbage
  • 1/2 cup sliced cucumber
  • 3 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
  • 12 wonton wrappers
  • Vegetable oil for frying (or olive oil for lighter crisp)
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Season the chicken breasts lightly with salt and pepper. Heat a tablespoon of oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Let rest for a few minutes, then slice thinly into strips.
  2. Cut each wonton wrapper into quarters or desired shapes. Heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until it reaches about 350°F (175°C). Fry wonton pieces in batches for 1-2 minutes until golden and crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
  3. In a small bowl or jar, combine soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, grated ginger, minced garlic, and toasted sesame seeds. Whisk or shake vigorously until well combined. Adjust sweetness or acidity to taste.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, toss together salad greens, shredded carrots, red cabbage, cucumber slices, green onions, and cilantro if using.
  5. Add the sliced chicken to the bowl with veggies. Pour the dressing over and toss gently but thoroughly to coat everything evenly.
  6. Divide salad onto plates or bowls. Top with crispy wontons just before serving to keep them crunchy.

Notes

Do not overcrowd the frying pan when cooking wontons to keep them crisp. Use fresh wonton wrappers for best results. Rest cooked chicken before slicing to keep it juicy. Toast sesame seeds for richer flavor. Add wontons just before serving to maintain crunch. For gluten-free, use tamari and rice paper wrappers. Wontons can be baked at 400°F for 8-10 minutes as a lighter alternative.

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Keywords: Asian sesame chicken salad, crispy wontons, homemade salad, sesame dressing, healthy lunch, quick salad recipe

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