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Crunchy Mandarin Chicken Salad
Crunchy Mandarin Chicken Salad

Crunchy Mandarin Chicken Salad

with Dark Meat Chicken, Wontons & Sesame Seeds

Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on October 24, 2025

In this spin on chicken salad, succulent pieces of dark meat chicken are seared in an umami garlic-ginger scallion paste. They're set over a bed of tender greens and shredded cabbage tossed in a balanced soy, chili, orange juice, garlic, ginger, and sesame dressing. It's topped with juicy mandarin orange, crunchy wonton strips, and sesame seeds.

Tags:
Carb Conscious
High Protein
Quick
Easy Prep
New
Nutritious Picks
Calorie Smart
Easy Cleanup
Carb Smart
Allergens:
Soy
Wheat
Sesame

The quantities provided above are averages only.

Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.

Total Time20 minutes
Prep Time5 minutes
DifficultyEasy

Ingredients

serving amount

20 ounce

Diced Skinless Dark Meat Chicken

1 tablespoon

Soy Sauce

(Contains: Soy, Wheat)

4 ounce

Mandarin Orange Slices

4 ounce

Mixed Greens

1 tablespoon

Sesame Seeds

(Contains: Sesame)

½ tablespoon

Sesame Oil

(Contains: Sesame)

2 ounce

Garlic-Ginger Scallion Paste

(Contains: Sesame)

1 unit

Lime

1 unit

Wonton Strips

(Contains: Wheat)

4 ounce

Coleslaw Mix

1 teaspoon

Sriracha

Not included in your delivery

2 teaspoon (tsp)

Cooking Oil

2 tablespoon (tbsp)

Olive Oil

1 teaspoon (tsp)

Sugar

Nutrition Values

/ per serving
Calories620 kcal
Fat37 g
Saturated Fat6 g
Carbohydrate35 g
Sugar14 g
Dietary Fiber4 g
Protein31 g
Cholesterol125 mg
Sodium1120 mg
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.

Utensils

Large Pan
Medium Bowl
Whisk
Large Bowl
Strainer

Instructions

<p>Prep</p>
2
  • Wash and dry produce.

  • Reserve 1 tsp garlic-ginger scallion paste (2 tsp for 4 servings) in a medium bowl; set aside.

  • Quarter lime. Drain mandarin, reserving juice (you'll use it in Step 3); roughly chop mandarin pieces.

<p>Prep &amp; Cook Chicken</p>
3
  • Open package of chicken* and drain off any excess liquid. In a large bowl, toss chicken with remaining garlic-ginger scallion paste, salt, and pepper.

  • Heat a large drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken (along with any scallion paste from bowl) in an even layer; cook, undisturbed, until a crust begins to form, 1-2 minutes.

  • Stir, then cook, stirring frequently, until browned and cooked through, 3-4 minutes more.

<p>Mix Dressing &amp; Toss Salad</p>
4
  • While chicken cooks, to bowl with reserved garlic-ginger scallion paste, add juice from half the lime, 1 TBSP soy sauce, 1 TBSP mandarin juice, ½ tsp sesame oil, ½ tsp sugar, salt, pepper, and as much Sriracha as you like (2 TBSP soy sauce, 2 TBSP mandarin juice, 1 tsp sesame oil, and 1 tsp sugar for 4 servings). Whisk in 2 TBSP olive oil (4 TBSP for 4) until thick and creamy.

  • Transfer chicken to a second large bowl. Add mixed greens, coleslaw mix, chopped mandarin, half the sesame seeds, and as much dressing as you like; toss to combine.

<p>Serve</p>
5
  • Divide salad between shallow bowls. Top with wonton strips and remaining sesame seeds. Serve with remaining lime wedges on the side.