INGREDIENTS
2
Chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
1/2 tsp
Garlic powder
1/2 tsp
Ginger, ground
1
Green onions
1 11 ounce can
Mandarin oranges
1 cup
Red cabbage
6 cups
Romaine
2 tsp
Honey
3 tbsp
Soy sauce
1
Chow mein noodles, crunchy
3 tbsp
Granulated sugar
1/8 tsp
Pepper
1/2 tsp
Salt
1/2 tsp
Sesame seeds, toasted
1
Sesame seeds
2 tbsp
Canola oil
1/2 cup
Rice vinegar
2 1/2 tsp
Sesame oil
1
Almonds, toasted
NOTES
Chicken Marinade:
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons honey
1 teaspoon sesame oil
½ teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon garlic powder
Dressing:
½ cup rice vinegar
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 tablespoons canola oil
1½ teaspoons sesame oil
½ teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted
½ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon pepper
Salad Toppings:
11 ounce can mandarin oranges
sliced almonds, toasted
crunchy chow mein noodles
sesame seeds
green onions, chopped Instructions
For the chicken: Place chicken breasts in a gallon size zip-top bag. Combine the marinade ingredients and pour over the chicken. Let chicken marinate 15 minutes, then grill or cook in a skillet until cooked through. Let chicken rest 5 minutes, then cut into thin slices.
For the dressing: Toast the sesame seeds by heating them in a skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes until they darken slightly and become fragrant. Combine all the dressing ingredients in a mason jar, add the lid, and shake vigorously. Give the jar another good shake right before serving.
For the salad: Divide the romaine and cabbage evenly between 4 plates. Top with sliced chicken, dressing, and desired toppings.
Marci Haibach • 2019-08-27