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sesame chicken salad

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Kathy D
@LifeIsGoodkd

A yummy Asian salad creation by Rachael Ray. Enjoy!

(1 rating)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For sesame chicken salad

  • 1/4 c
    pure dark maple syrup
  • 2-3 Tbsp
    tamari - low sodium
  • 1/4 c
    sweet hot mustard
  • 1 1/3 lb
    chicken tenders
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 c
    sesame seeds
  • 1/4 c
    vegetable oil
  • 1
    inch fresh gingerroot, grated or minced
  • 2 Tbsp
    rice vinegar
  • 1/4 c
    apricot all-fruit spread
  • 1/4 c
    vegetable oil
  • 1 bag
    mixed baby greens
  • 1/4
    english or seedless cucumber, halved lengthwise, thinly sliced on an angle
  • 1/2 c
    shredded carrots
  • 4
    scallions, thinly sliced on an angle
  • 1/4 lb
    snow peas, trimmed, sliced on an angle
  • fried noodles of any kind, optional

How To Make sesame chicken salad

  • 1
    Combine the syrup, tamari and sweet hot mustard in a big bowl.
  • 2
    Season the chicken tenders with salt and pepper to taste. Add the chicken tenders to the bowl and coat. Set aside.
  • 3
    Preheat a large skillet over med-high heat (non-stick is best). Coat the pan with a thin layer of oil.
  • 4
    Spread the sesame seeds on a sheet of wax paper or a plate.
  • 5
    Coat chicken in sesame seeds (both sides) and cook chicken in small batches, 3 minutes per side and remove to a plate.
  • 6
    Whisk the ginger, vinegar and apricot all-fruit spread together in a bowl, then stream in the oil while continuing to whisk the dressing.
  • 7
    Combine all of the salad ingredients into a big bowl. Toss with dressing (to taste) and serve, topped with the sesame chicken tenders.
  • 8
    Feel free to toss in some added crunch with fried noodles.
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