Chinese Chicken Salad With Sesame Peanut Vinaigrette

Prep Time: 30 Minutes

Cook Time: 15 Minutes

Ready In: 45 Minutes

Servings: 6

I saw this recipe on a local TV show called Bay Cafe . It is very good and perfect for a light meal. Use more or less sesame oil to suit your taste! Be sure not to overdress the salad!

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon peanut butter

1/4 cup soy sauce

2 tablespoons brown sugar

2 tablespoons lemon juice

2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar

1 tablespoon minced ginger

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 tablespoon minced shallot

1 teaspoon sambal chili paste

1/8 cup sesame oil

1/4 cup peanut oil

salt & fresh ground pepper

2 bone in chicken breasts

1/2 cup sesame seeds, lightly toasted

1/2 cup toasted peanuts, roughly chopped

1 head napa cabbage, sliced thinly

1 bunch fresh cilantro, washed and roughly chopped (optional)

3 scallions, sliced thinly on a bias

bean thread noodles, fried in

peanut oil, and drained on paper towels

salt and pepper

Directions:

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Season water with salt, bring to a simmer.
2. Simmer chicken breasts for 10 minutes, then turn off stove top and let set for 5 minutes.
3. Remove chicken and allow to cool.
4. When it is cooled off, shred chicken and discard bones and skin.
5. For dressing, combine all ingredients with a whisk until smooth.
6. In a large bowl, combine all the salad ingredients and dress with just enough vinaigrette to lightly coat.
7. Do not over overdress.
8. Season with salt and pepper as needed.
9. Enjoy!

By RecipeOfHealth.com