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Asian Sesame Chicken Salad

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Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • 4 cups mixed greens
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup sliced cucumber
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/4 cup chopped peanuts or cashews optional

Method
 

  1. Instructions: 1 In a bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, and sesame seeds to make the marinade.
  2. Place the chicken breasts in a resealable plastic bag or a shallow dish. Pour half of the marinade over the chicken, reserving the other half for dressing.
  3. Seal the bag or cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours for more flavor.
  4. Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
  5. Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard the marinade. Grill the chicken for 6-8 minutes on each side, or until cooked through and slightly charred.
  6. Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing it into thin strips.
  7. In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, shredded carrots, sliced red bell pepper, sliced cucumber, chopped green onions, and chopped cilantro.
  8. Top the salad with the sliced grilled chicken.
  9. Drizzle the reserved marinade over the salad as a dressing.
  10. Sprinkle with chopped peanuts or cashews if desired.
  11. Toss everything together and serve immediately.
  12. Notes: For a vegetarian twist, substitute the chicken with tofu or tempeh.
  13. Leftovers make a great lunch for the next day.
  14. This salad is super versatile—feel free to add any of your favorite veggies!