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Asian Marinated Chicken Salad with Lemon Ginger & Garlic Vinaigrette

An Asian inspired salad with marinated grilled chicken thighs, and a lemon ginger and garlic vinaigrette; topped with red peppers, snow peas, carrots and cilantro along with crunchy, sweet and salty wonton strips.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Salads

Ingredients
  

  • 12 wonton wrappers cut into strips
  • Cinnamon-sugar mixture
  • Kosher salt
  • Oil for frying
  • Spring lettuce mix
  • Snow peas halved
  • Matchstick carrots
  • Red bell pepper sliced into short strips
  • Small can of mandarin oranges drained
  • Cilantro leaves
  • Lemon ginger & garlic vinaigrette
  • Asian Marinated Grilled Chicken Thighs

Method
 

  1. Heat an inch to an inch and a half of oil in a small saucepan to about 350 degrees. Fry wonton strips in several batches, turning with a slotted spoon to keep ensure they become golden on both sides. Fry until golden brown. Remove to a paper towel lined plate and sprinkle with salt and cinnamon-sugar mixture.
  2. Cut chicken thighs into bite sized pieces.
  3. In a bowl add spring greens and toss with vinaigrette. Top with remaining salad ingredients.
  4. Enjoy.
  5. Use the following recipes for the Grilled Chicken Thighs and Dressing:
  6. http://gravelanddine.com/asian-marinated-grilled-chicken-thighs/
  7. http://gravelanddine.com/lemon-ginger-garlic-vinaigrette/