Chinese Chicken Salad

Ingredients:

• For the Chicken:

  • 1 1/2 lb. chicken breasts
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp granulated garlic
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

• For the Sesame Dressing:

  • 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tbsp white rice vinegar
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp salt

• For the Salad:

  • 1 lb bag ready-mix lettuce and red cabbage blend
  • 2 cups shredded carrots
  • 3 tbsp sliced almonds
  • 1 green onion, finely chopped

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Chicken:

   • Wash and dry the chicken breasts thoroughly.
   • Season both sides with black pepper, salt, and granulated garlic.
   • Heat olive oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat.
   • Grill the chicken for about 3 minutes on each side or until fully cooked and slightly golden.
   • Remove from heat, let it cool slightly, and then slice thinly.

2. Make the Dressing:

   • In a small bowl or jar, combine toasted sesame seeds, brown sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, vegetable oil, rice vinegar, black pepper, and salt.
   • Shake or whisk well until all ingredients are thoroughly mixed and the sugar has dissolved.

3. Assemble the Salad:

   • In a large salad bowl, combine the ready-mix lettuce and red cabbage blend, shredded carrots, sliced almonds, and chopped green onion.
   • Add the sliced grilled chicken to the salad.
   • Drizzle the sesame dressing over the salad.
   • Toss everything together until well coated with the dressing.

4. Serve:

   • Serve the salad immediately, ensuring it is fresh and crisp.

Enjoy!