---
title: Crunchy Mandarin Chicken Salad
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/crunchy-mandarin-chicken-salad-68d655cc9ed4d6794189f4d7
servings: 2
prep time: 10 minutes
cook time: 10 minutes
time required: 20 minutes
difficulty: Easy
allergens:
  - Soy
  - Wheat
  - Sesame
tags:
  - Carb Conscious
  - High Protein
  - Quick
  - Easy Prep
  - Protein Smart
rating: 4.0
rating_count: 824
source_chef: Christina Boateng
review_highlights:
  - theme: Flavor
    text: Many loved the balanced taste and crunch, though some found it bland; consider adding extra mandarin oranges for more sweetness.
  - theme: Ease of prep
    text: Quick and easy to make with minimal cleanup, but a few found the instructions confusing or had trouble browning the chicken.
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/crunchy-mandarin-chicken-salad.avif"
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Wash and dry all produce. Quarter @lime{1%unit}.

Open package of @diced skinless dark meat chicken{10%oz} and drain off any excess liquid. In a #large bowl{}, toss chicken with half the @garlic-ginger scallion paste{2%tbsp}, @salt{1%tsp}, and @black pepper{1%tsp}.

Heat @cooking oil{1%tbsp} in a #large pan{} over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until golden brown and cooked through ~{5%minutes}. Transfer to a plate.

While chicken rests, in a #small bowl{} with reserved garlic-ginger scallion paste, add juice from half lime, 1 tbsp @soy sauce{1%tbsp}, 1 tbsp mandarin juice, ½ tsp @sesame oil{½%tsp}, ½ tsp @sugar{½%tsp}, salt, pepper, and @sriracha{1%tsp}. Whisk in @olive oil{2%tbsp} until thick and creamy.

In the #large bowl{}, toss @coleslaw mix{4%cups} and @mixed greens{2%cups} with dressing until evenly coated.

Divide salad between #shallow bowls{}. Top with cooked chicken, @mandarin orange slices{4%oz}, @wonton strips{½%cup}, and remaining @sesame seeds{1%tbsp}. Serve with remaining lime wedges on the side.