Orient Express Chicken Salad

In response to a thread asking for a close clone to the marinade of the McDonald's Asian salad, I ran across this recipe in one of my cooking magazines. I have not tired this yet so I don't know how close it is. The ingredients seem similar and the photo to accompany it looked similar. When I make this and photograph it, I will post that as well unless one of our great chefs get to it before me. :) Prep time includes marinading.

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 4 (4 ounce)  boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 oz each)
• 1  cup  sesame and ginger marinade
• 1⁄2 cup  balsamic vinaigrette
• 2  tablespoons brown sugar
• 1  tablespoon reduced sodium soy sauce
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1⁄4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1 (5 ounce) package mixed baby lettuces and spring greens
• 1  cup  chow mein noodles
• 1⁄2 cup green onion
• 1⁄2 cup parmesan cheese
• 1⁄3 cup dried cranberries
• 1  tablespoon sesame seeds
• 1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
• 1⁄4 cup  slivered almonds, toasted

Directions

1. Place chicken and marinade in a plastic bag. Seal bag and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
2. In a small bowl, whisk the next five ingredients for dressing. Refrigerate.
3. Discard marinade. Broil chicken 4 inches from heat for 10-12 minutes or until juices run clear. Slice and set aside.
4. In a bowl, toss the next six ingredients. Divide among plates. Top with oranges, almonds and chicken.
5. Serve with dressing.