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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 salad 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!

Sesame Ginger Orange Chicken Salad | halfbakedharvest.com

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!

Sesame Ginger Orange Chicken Salad | halfbakedharvest.com

I’ve wanted to make an orange 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 wontons for my brother Red over the holidays. Ever since I’ve been regularly adding them to so many recipes. I’m loving them!

Obviously, an orange chicken salad is the perfect fit for homemade crispy wontons!

Sesame Ginger Orange Chicken Salad | halfbakedharvest.com

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!

Sesame Ginger Orange Chicken Salad | halfbakedharvest.com

The wontons are incredibly easy to make. All you need are oil and wonton wrappers. I love to use avocado 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.

Sesame Ginger Orange Chicken Salad | halfbakedharvest.com

And on to the actual salad…cabbage, greens, chicken, fresh 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!

Sesame Ginger Orange Chicken Salad | halfbakedharvest.com

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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

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories Per Serving: 514 kcal

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Ingredients

Sesame Ginger Dressing

Salad

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.
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  1. 5 stars
    I have made this twice now in a month and keep coming back to it for my husband and I’s quick weeknight meal! This is going to be a spring and summer staple in our home as the bright flavors with crisp lettuce crunchiness is a great bite as the weather warms up. I add in just a bit of hot sesame oil to the dressing for a bit of a kick to compliment the sweetness of the orange and it’s great!

  2. 5 stars
    As all of your recipes, it was simply Delicious and definitely restaurant worthy! I did the pulled chicken in the crockpot and added some veggies I had on hand (cucumbers, peppers and some raddichio). Didn’t have wonton so fried some tortillas. It was amazing and will keep in my favorite!

    1. Hey Vanessa,
      Happy Monday!!⛅️ Thanks a bunch for giving this recipe a try, I love to hear that it turned out well for you:) Thanks so much for your kind message! xT