Chinese Chicken Salad Sunset Magazine

By Shawn

Nutritional Information
Amount per serving
Calories: 308
Calories from fat: 56%
Protein: 15g
Fat: 19g
Saturated fat: 3.1g
Carbohydrate: 20g
Fiber: 4g
Sodium: 317mg
Cholesterol: 36mg

Ingredients

• Spicy soy-ginger dressing:
• 1/2 pound asparagus, trimmed and cut diagonally into 1-inch pieces
• 2 navel oranges (see notes)
• 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
• 4 fresh wonton wrappers, cut into 1/4-inch-wide strips (see notes)
• 6 cups finely shredded cabbage
• 2 cups cubed cooked chicken
• 1 large avocado, cubed
• 4 green onions (including green tops), sliced diagonally
• 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
• 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Asian red chile sauce (such as Sriracha)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil or grapeseed oil

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a 2- to 3-quart pan over high heat, bring about 1 quart water to a boil. Add asparagus and cook until crisp-tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain, then plunge asparagus into ice water to stop the cooking. Drain and set aside.
2. Cut off and discard ends from oranges. Following the curve of the fruit, cut off peel and outer membrane. Slice oranges crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick rounds, then cut these rounds into quarters. Set aside.
3. Pour the vegetable oil into a 3- to 4-quart pan (the oil should be about 1/2 inch deep) and set over medium-high heat. When oil reaches 350°, add wonton strips and fry, stirring, until golden brown on both sides, about 30 seconds total. Lift out with a slotted spoon and transfer to paper towels to drain.
4. In a medium bowl, whisk together rice wine vinegar, brown sugar, soy sauce, Asian red chile sauce (such as Sriracha), and grated fresh ginger. Slowly drizzle in oil, whisking constantly. Season with salt to taste.
5. In a large serving bowl, toss the cabbage, chicken, and asparagus with the dressing. Top with avocado, orange slices, and wonton strips, then garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.

Notes: To save time, you can use store-bought crispy wontons or chow mein noodles instead of frying your own. You can also substitute one 11-ounce can of mandarin oranges for the fresh orange slices.