Madame Wu’S Chinese Chicken Salad

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Servings: 8 Difficulty: Intermediate
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Crispy wonton noodles and shredded chicken tossed in a savory five-spice dressing
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Madame Wu’S Chinese Chicken Salad

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 8 Calories: 134.8

Description

This vibrant Chinese chicken salad offers a delightful contrast of textures, combining tender shredded chicken with incredibly crispy fried wonton strips and rice noodles. The dish is anchored by a robust dressing made from soy sauce, prepared mustard, sesame oil, and aromatic five-spice powder, creating a deep, savory flavor profile. Fresh shredded lettuce and crunchy toasted almonds add necessary freshness and crunch, while sliced green onions provide a sharp bite. It is an excellent choice for a light lunch, a refreshing side dish for holiday feasts, or a quick weeknight meal that feels gourmet. The crispy elements hold up well if assembled just before serving, ensuring every bite has the perfect amount of crunch.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Steam or microwave chicken breasts until just cooked through, then skin, bone, and shred the meat using two forks.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, prepared mustard, sesame oil, five-spice powder, and sliced green onions to create the marinade.
  3. Toss the shredded chicken in the sauce mixture, cover, and let it marinate while you prepare the crispy elements.
  4. Heat oil in a wok or deep pan until very hot; test by dropping a small piece of wonton skin in&# 226;ÂÂif it floats back up immediately, the oil is ready.
  5. Fry wonton skins in small pieces until they just begin to turn golden, then remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
  6. Fry rice noodles a few at a time in the hot oil until they puff up immediately, then remove and drain on paper towels.
  7. Thinly slice the head of lettuce, reserving a few whole leaves for garnish.
  8. Combine the lettuce, marinated chicken, fried wonton skins, fried noodles, and chopped toasted almonds in a large bowl.
  9. Gently toss to combine, crumbling the fried noodles slightly, and serve from a large bowl ringed with the reserved whole lettuce leaves.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 134.8kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4.0g7%
Saturated Fat 1.0g5%
Cholesterol 63.8mg22%
Sodium 55.5mg3%
Total Carbohydrate 0.0g0%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 0.0g
Protein 23.2g47%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: chinese salad, chicken salad, wonton skins, five spice, crispy noodles, sesame oil, lettuce salad, asian chicken, shredded chicken, toasted almonds, green onion, soy sauce dressing, light lunch, side dish, fresh salad, madame wu, crunchy salad, rice noodles, quick meal
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