Ingredients:
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast fillet
3 cups mixed salad greens
1/4 cup shredded carrot
1/2 cucumber, peeled, deseeded, and julienned
3 shiitake mushrooms, sliced, optional
1 piece fried tofu, sliced, optional
5 wonton wrappers
2 cups oil, to make crispy wontons
Sesame Ginger Salad Dressing:
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup low-sodium or light soy sauce
1/4 cup pure sesame oil
2-inch ginger, peeled and minced
2-3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
1 stalk scallion, cut into thin rounds
1 small shallot, peeled and minced
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
1 teaspoon sesame seeds, lightly toasted
Method:
Whisk all the Salad Dressing ingredients together and set aside for at least 1 hour. Refrigerate until use.
Marinate the chicken with salt, black pepper, and 2 1/2 tablespoons of Sesame Ginger Salad Dressing for 30 minutes. Discard marinade before cooking.
Pan-sear the chicken on both sides, until the meat is completely cooked. Remove chicken and cool down. Cut into thin slices.
Cut each wonton wrapper into 8 strips. Heat up the oil in a wok on medium-high heat. When the oil is heated, deep-fry the wonton strips until golden brown. Remove from wok with a strainer and drained on paper towels. Set aside.
In a large bowl, mix the salad greens, carrot, cucumber, chicken and the Sesame Ginger dressing. Toss well.
Chill for 5 minutes, garnish with crispy wonton strips and serve immediately.
Cook’s Notes:
To substitute crispy wontons, use store-bought crispy chow mein or home-made crispy rice stick noodles.
If you prefer a spicy Sesame Ginger Salad Dressing, add a teaspoon or two of chili sauce and/or chili oil to the dressing.
Serves 2 | Prep Time: 15 Mins | Cook Time: 10 Mins
Source: rasamalaysia.com