Grilled Ginger-Sesame Chicken Chopped Salad

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Category
Salad
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Cusine
American
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Ingredients
1/4 c low-sodium soy sauce
2 Tbsp finely minced ginger
3 Tbsp canola oil
2 Tbsp hoisin sauce
1 Tbsp toasted sesame oil
1 tsp Sriracha
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup chopped green onions
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 lb napa cabbage
1 1/2 - 2 cups matchstick carrots
2/3 cup slivered or sliced almonds
1/2 cup cilantro leaves
3 chopped green onions
1 tsp white sesame seeds
1 tsp black sesame seeds
Directions
In a mixing bowl , whisk together soy sauce, ginger, canola oil, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, Sriracha and 1/2 tsp salt . Add chicken breasts to a large resealable bag and add 3 Tbsp of the marinade mixture, reserving remaining. Seal bag and rub marinade over chicken, then transfer chicken to refrigerator and let rest at least 30 minutes, or up to 1 day.
Add red wine vinegar and 1/4 cup chopped green onions to remaining dressing mixture and whisk to blend. Set aside .
Heat a grill or grill pan over stove top over medium-high heat. Brush grill lightly with canola or vegetable oil, then place marinated chicken on grill and cook, about 4 minutes per side, or until chicken has cooked through . Transfer to a cutting board and let rest 10 minutes. Then, cut chicken crosswise into strips about 1/4-inch thick.
In a large bowl toss together cabbage, chicken, carrots, almonds, 3 chopped green onions, and cilantro with enough dressing to coat salad. Sprinkle top with sesame seeds and serve.