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Sesame Ginger Orange Chicken Salad. With lots and lots of crispy, salty, fried wontons. This yummy Asian-inspired salad is a mix of fresh greens, chicken, juicy sweet oranges, creamy avocado, and delicious crunchy nuts, all topped with those crispy wontons. Everything is tossed together with my favorite toasted sesame and ginger salad dressing. I know you’ll find it delicious. This orange chicken salad recipe is a wonderful mix of savory, sweet, and salty. It’s no-cook, fast, easy to toss together, bright and colorful, plus, of course, totally delicious!
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It’s been a minute since I shared a bright and fresh colorful salad. I thought this salad would be perfect to break up all the cozy soups and pasta. It’s all about having a nice balance!
As I work away on this post, I’m in New York, but once this post goes live, I’ll be home and back in the kitchen. After a week of eating out, I could not be more excited to cook for myself again. It’s cold here, so I’m still craving warming foods, but adding a bright salad to the mix is a must.
Especially one loaded with so much vitamin C!
I’ve wanted to make a Chinese chicken salad for a while now. Whenever I head to a Chinese restaurant, it’s always the first thing I order. I’ve always enjoyed the savory, sweet, tangy, and salty flavors.
I hesitated because I wasn’t sure how to make the salad feel like my own. But then, I started making fried wonton strips for my brother Red over the holidays. Ever since I’ve been regularly adding them to so many recipes. I’m loving them!
Obviously, a Mandarin chicken salad is the perfect fit for homemade crispy wontons!
Here are details
I like to start with the dressing. It’s a mix of sesame oil, toasted sesame oil, honey, tamari, fresh ginger, garlic, orange zest, and toasted sesame seeds.
Honestly, this has become one of my favorite dressings. The toasted oil, honey, and tamari make it lick-the-spoon-good. And the ginger gives it a nice spicy yet fresh kick. If you love any of my Asian sauces, you’ll enjoy this!
The wontons are incredibly easy to make. All you need are oil and wonton wrappers. I love to use avocado oil or olive oil when frying.
Cut the wonton wrappers into strips, then do a shallow fry in the oil until crisp. It only takes a minute and is super easy. Then I’ll usually sprinkle them with flaky salt.
And on to the actual salad…in a large bowl cabbage, greens, chicken, fresh oranges (or mandarin oranges), avocado, and lots of dressing. The dressing really is key, it’s what brings in all the flavor. Then finish the salad with so many of those fried wontons, they are delicious!
If you’re looking to switch up your chicken salad, this is a great option for lunch or dinner! Enjoy this salad on its own or try serving it with your favorite dumpling soup or some Sesame Ginger Dumplings. Yum!
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Lastly, if you make Sesame Ginger Orange Chicken Salad, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
Sesame Ginger Orange Chicken Salad…with crispy fried wontons
Ingredients
Sesame Ginger Dressing
- 1/3 cup sesame oil
- 1/4 cup toasted sesame oil
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/3 cup tamari or soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons fresh grated ginger
- 1-2 cloves garlic, grated
- 1 rounded tablespoon orange zest
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
Salad
- avocado oil, for frying
- 1 package wonton wrappers, sliced into strips
- 3 cups shredded cabbage
- 3 cups shredded lettuce
- 1-2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1/3 cup slivered almonds or peanuts
- 1 cup fresh orange slices
- 2 avocados sliced
- 1/3 cup chopped green onions
- chili oil, for serving, (optional)
Instructions
- 1. To make the dressing. Combine all ingredients in a glass jar or bowl. 2. To make the wontons. Heat the oil in a skillet. Add the strips of wontons and let cook, 1-2 minutes, until deeply golden and crisp. Drain on paper towels, then sprinkle with flaky salt.3. To make the salad. In a salad bowl, combine the cabbage, lettuce, chicken, almonds, and orange slices. Pour over half the dressing, then toss to coat the greens. Add the avocados, fried wontons, green onions, and chili oil. ENJOY the yumminess.
Nutrition
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Delicious! My new favorite salad. The fresh wonton strips make the dish
Hey Joanna,
Amazing! I am so glad to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks for making it. Have the best week!
Hi! Are you using full sized oranges or mandarin oranges? Can’t wait to try this one.
Thanks so much, Shayla! I used full sized orange, but you could totally use mandarins if that is something you prefer. I hope you love this recipe!
This salad is amazing and so easy to prepare. I serve this once a week, it’s that good! The fried wontons are good to snack on just by themselves. Love your recipes, I have a board titled Half Baked Harvest with all of my faves.
Hey Angie,
I really appreciate you making this recipe so often and reporting back. Thrilled it always turns out well!
Do you use seasoned or unseasoned rice vinegar?
Hey LJ,
I like to use unseasoned rice vinegar. Please let me know if you have any other questions!
So good! Tons of flavor. Loved it.
Hi Linda,
I’m grateful you tried this recipe and took the time to comment. Delighted it turned out!
In the TikTok video that loads it shows you marinading and cooking your chicken. Could you please share the ingredients and instructions for that part?
Hi Michelle,
I just do a little olive oil with sesame seeds and soy sauce. I hope you love this recipe! xx
Such a great light, summer salad!
Hi Melanie,
Happy Sunday!! I appreciate you trying this recipe and your feedback, love to hear it turned out well! xx
How long does the dressing keep for?
Hi Cheyenne,
The dressing is good for 2 weeks in the fridge. Please let me know if you have any other questions! xx
What if you don’t have toasted sesame oil?
Hi Arlana,
You could skip it, but I would recommend getting some if you are able to:) Please let me know if you give this recipe a try, I hope you love it! xT
What type of lettuce and cabbage do you use?
Hi Elaine,
I like to use romaine lettuce and green cabbage. Please let me know if you have any other questions!
How should I season/cook the chicken?
Hey Bailey,
I just do a little olive oil and soy sauce with some sesame seeds and then bake in the oven. Please let me know if you have any other questions! xT
Today I am grateful for this salad. I had most of the fixings to make this work in efforts to clean out my fridge before leaving town for the holidays. I also added 1/2 can corn, some pomegranate seeds, crisped strips of whole wheat pita, and re-purposed a peanut sauce recipe from other HBH creation!
Thanks so much, Camille! I’m so glad to hear this recipe was enjoyed and appreciate you making it! xx
Did we forget the part about the chicken??
Hey Stacy,
The chicken is added in step 3. Please let me know if I can help in any other way! xT
Looks so good but are we really using both sesame oils???
Thanks so much, Lisa! Yes, that is correct. Please let me know if you have any other questions!