Dinner for 4

Mandarin Chicken Salad

Name: Mandarin Chicken Salad
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil; 1/4 cup canola oil; 1 tsp lemon zest; 3 1/2 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 2 tbsp honey; 2 tbsp peeled and grated ginger; 1 clove garlic; 1 tsp dijon mustard; 3/8 tsp salt (optional); 12 wonton wrappers; vegetable oil (optional); cinnamon; 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast; 1 cup sliced almonds; 10 oz baby spinach; 2 cups snow peas; 1 1/2 cups matchstick carrots; 1 red bell pepper; 1 1/2 cans (15 oz) mandarin oranges; 1/2 cup cilantro; black and white sesame seeds (optional)

Chicken, mandarin oranges, vegetables, and spinach come together with lemon ginger dressing and crisp baked wontons.

Typical price

$19.00for 4 servings

$4.75 per serving$19.00 for 4

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Photo: cookingclassy.com

30 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
4servings as written
$$$typical cost tier

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What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical	a little	$0.03Typical price
Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical	1.75 oz	$0.07Typical price
Fresh ginger$0.40/oz typical	0.5 oz	$0.20Typical price
Garlic$0.75 each typical	a little	$0.08Typical price
Pie crust, puff pastry, wonton wrappers$3.49 each typical	0.5	$2.09Typical price
Chicken breast, boneless$3.49/lb typical	1 lb	$3.49Typical price
Nuts and seeds$0.70/oz typical	4.75 oz	$3.32Typical price
Spinach$0.35/oz typical	10 oz	$3.50Typical price
Fresh peas and snap peas$3.49/lb typical	0.5 lb	$1.75Typical price
Carrots$1.09/lb typical	0.4 lb	$0.46Typical price
Bell peppers$2.49/lb typical	0.4 lb	$0.93Typical price
Canned fruit$0.12/oz typical	23 oz	$2.70Typical price
Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical	0.25	$0.37Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$19.00

Pantry staples you likely have

Olive and cooking oilHoney or maple syrupMustard, mayo, ketchupDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)

Not included in the cost.

Ingredients

1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup canola oil
1 tsp lemon zest
3 1/2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 tbsp honey
2 tbsp peeled and grated ginger
1 clove garlic
1 tsp dijon mustard
3/8 tsp salt (optional)
12 wonton wrappers
vegetable oil (optional)
cinnamon
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
1 cup sliced almonds
10 oz baby spinach
2 cups snow peas
1 1/2 cups matchstick carrots
1 red bell pepper
1 1/2 cans (15 oz) mandarin oranges
1/2 cup cilantro
black and white sesame seeds (optional)

Steps

Whisk the olive oil, canola oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, honey, ginger, garlic, mustard, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
Heat the oven to 400 F and place the wonton wrappers on a baking sheet.
Brush the wrappers with vegetable oil, sprinkle with cinnamon, and bake for 5 to 7 minutes until crisp.
Cook the chicken in a lightly oiled skillet over medium heat for 6 to 8 minutes per side, until it reaches 165 F.
Cool the chicken briefly, then slice it into thin pieces.
Toss the spinach, snow peas, carrots, bell pepper, mandarin oranges, cilantro, almonds, chicken, and dressing in a large bowl.
Break the crisp wontons over the salad and sprinkle with sesame seeds if using.

Swaps

Chicken breast, boneless for Chicken thighs, bone-in or bonelessabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
Carrots for Sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices

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