Chinese Chicken Salad

prep time:: 20 min
total time:: 30 min

Makes 4 servings

ingredients

2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
4 c shredded lettuce
4 c shredded cabbage
1/2 c sliced carrots
2 TB chopped cilantro
2 scallions, chopped
Optional:
Mandarin slices, snow peas, cooked soy beans, steamed asparagus, avocado, bean sprouts, sliced almonds, chow mein noodles
For the dressing:
3 TB soy sauce
1 1/2 tsp sesame oil
1/3 c rice wine vinegar
1 tsp minced garlic
1 tsp minced ginger
2 TB canola oil
2 TB brown sugar
1 1/2 tsp chili sauce
1/2 TB sesame seeds
Alternate peanut dressing:
1/4 c vegetable oil
1/8 c apple cider vinegar
1 1/2 TB soy sauce
3/4 TB sesame oil
1/2 tsp honey
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 tsp grated ginger
1 tsp sesame seeds, toasted
1/8 c smooth peanut butter
salt & black pepper

directions

Preheat oven to 350F. Combine 1 TB soy sauce and 1/2 tsp sesame oil; brush onto chicken breasts. Bake until juices run clear, about 15 mins. Cool completely, and cut into slices. Toss everything together with the dressing just before serving.

Source: Kathy Yu