Sesame Chicken Salad

Servings: 2 to 4

Ingredients:

• 2 Chicken Breasts
• 5 Cups Spring Mix Salad Greens
• 1 Cup Purple Cabbage, thinly sliced
• 3 Large Carrots, shaved
• 1/2 Cup Fresh Cilantro, chopped
• 4 Tablespoons Fresh Chives, chopped
• Optional: 1 Tablespoon each Black and White Sesame Seeds

Chicken Marinade:

• 2 Tablespoons Sesame Oil
• 1 Tablespoon Soy Sauce (or preferred alternative)
• 1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder

Salad Dressing:

• 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil
• 3 Tablespoons Rice Vinegar
• 2 Tablespoons Sesame Oil
• 2 Tablespoons Honey
• 2 Tablespoons Soy Sauce (Gluten-free or coconut aminos)
• 3 Cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 Tablespoon Fresh Ginger, grated

Instructions:

1. Marinate Chicken:
   • Combine sesame oil, soy sauce, and garlic powder in a container or zip lock bag. Add chicken breasts, ensuring they are coated evenly. Let marinate while preparing the salad.
2. Prepare Salad:
   • In a large bowl, combine spring mix salad greens, sliced purple cabbage, shaved carrots, chopped cilantro, and chives. Set aside.
3. Make Dressing:
   • In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and grated ginger until well combined.
4. Cook Chicken:
   • Preheat barbecue to medium heat. Place marinated chicken on the grill and cook until fully cooked, ensuring there is no pink in the center. Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness if needed. Once cooked, shred the chicken using two forks.
5. Assemble Salad:
   • Arrange shredded chicken on top of the prepared salad.
   • Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring all ingredients are evenly coated.
   • Optionally, sprinkle sesame seeds over the salad for added texture and flavor.
6. Serve and Enjoy:
   • Serve the sesame chicken salad immediately, and enjoy the delightful combination of flavors and textures!