Chinese Chicken Salad

Name: Chinese Chicken Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6-8 servings.
Cuisine: Asian Recipes, Asian Salad Recipes
Ingredients: 6 ounces wonton wrappers, cut into 1/4-inch strips; Oil for deep-fat frying; 3 cups cubed cooked chicken; 1 head lettuce, shredded; 4 green onions with tops, sliced; 1/4 cup sesame seeds, toasted; DRESSING:; 1/3 cup white wine vinegar; 1/4 cup sugar; 3 tablespoons canola oil; 2 tablespoons sesame oil; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon monosodium glutamate, optional; 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Here's a cool, easy entree perfect for steamy summer days! You can do most of the preparation for this dish ahead of time and just mix it together before serving. The crispy lettuce and wonton skins keep this dish light, while the chicken and dressing give it wonderful flavor. —Shirley Smith, Yorba Linda, California

Ingredients

6 ounces wonton wrappers, cut into 1/4-inch strips
Oil for deep-fat frying
3 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 head lettuce, shredded
4 green onions with tops, sliced
1/4 cup sesame seeds, toasted
DRESSING:
1/3 cup white wine vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon monosodium glutamate, optional
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Directions

Deep-fry wonton strips in oil until brown and crisp. Drain on paper towels; set aside.
In a large salad bowl, gently combine the chicken, lettuce, green onions and sesame seeds. In a small bowl, whisk together all dressing ingredients. Just before serving, add fried wonton skins to salad; pour dressing over and toss to coat.

Editor's Note: For faster preparation, a can of chow mein noodles can be substituted for the wonton skins.

Originally published as Chinese Chicken Salad in Taste of Home June/July 1993

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dcscake_OH

Nov 10, 2017

I have made this many times, and it is a favorite. Did not use MSG and used chinese noodles instead of wonton. It turned out great.
knitbaker

Sep 28, 2009

would be good with a poppy seed dressing