Sesame Chicken Salad for One

Submitted by gailanng

"BJ's Brewhouse copycat recipe. From you next bbq, save a grilled breast and transform it into a salad! (Note: I prefer the chicken breast warmed.)"

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 15
• Serves: 1

ingredients

• 2 cups napa cabbage, shredded
• 1 tablespoon shredded carrot
• 1 tablespoon shredded red cabbage
• 2 ounces sesame dressing (recipe below)
• 4 ounces grilled chicken breasts
• 2 teaspoons toasted almonds
• 1 tablespoon red bell pepper (diced 1/4 inch)
• 1 tablespoon green onion, chopped
• 1⁄2 teaspoon sesame seeds
• 5 mandarin orange segments
• 1 cup fried wontons or 1 cup rice noodles

• Sesame Dressing

• 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil

directions

1. For the Sesame Dressing: Mix well until sugar is dissolved.
2. For the Salad: In large mixing bowl combine cabbage, carrots, red cabbage with sesame dressing and toss well. Place in serving bowl and top with grilled chicken, diced 1/2 inch, almonds, red bell peppers, fried wontons, green onions, mandarin oranges and sesame seeds. Serve immediately.

Reviews

[peg_lyn]

I made this for Fall Pick 3. It was delicious. I did double the recipe to feed Hubs and myself. Simple, quick and filling. It was the perfect weeknight meal.