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Grilled Ginger-Sesame Chicken Chopped Salad

Grilled Ginger-Sesame Chicken Chopped Salad
  • Category

    Salad

  • Cusine

    American

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.