Chinese Chickie Salad

 By Foodynians Recipes
Chinese Chickie Salad
Published: November 19, 2014 

Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook time: 15 Minutes
Total time: 35 Minutes
Yield: 6 Servings 

Nutrition facts: 324 calories  



  Ingredients

• 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts.
• 1/2 headnapa cabbage, thinly shredded.
• 1/2 cup red bell pepper into thin strips.
• 1/2 head romaine lettuce, thinly sliced.
• 3 scallions, trimmed and thinly sliced, greens included (about 1/2 cup).
• 1 large carrot, shredded (about 2 cups).
• 2 tsp cilantro, finely chopped.
• 3 tsp light soy sauce.
• 1 tsp minced garlic.
• 1/2 tsp dried basil.
• 1 tsp honey.
• 3 tsp sesame oil.
• 1/2 cup canola oil.
• 2 tsp dijon mustard.
• 2 tbsp rice wine vinegar.
• Salt and freshly ground pepper.
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves.
• Mandarin orange slices.

  Directions

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Combine 1 tsp soy sauce and 1 teaspoon sesame oil and brush onto chicken breasts. Arrange in a baking dish and bake until juices run clear, about 12 to15 minutes. Remove from oven, cool completely, and cut into 1/4-inch slices.
• Whisk together the vinegar, 2 tsp soy sauce, honey, mustard, basil, garlic, 2 tsp sesame oil, and canola oil in a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Combine cabbage, lettuce, carrots, cilantro, red bell pepper and scallions in a large bowl. Add the dressing and toss to combine.
• Transfer to a serving platter and top with the chicken, chopped mint. Garnish with orange slices.

Chinese Chickie Salad