Sesame Chicken Salad

Super flavorful grilled sesame chicken over a crunchy bed of cabbage and a creamy carrot ginger dressing.

Ingredients

Sesame Chicken

• 1 pound boneless chicken thighs 
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon Toasted Sesame Oil
• 1 tablespoon Sesame Ginger White Balsamic Vinegar
• 1 tablespoons White Sesame Seeds
• 1 teaspoon Korean Chile Flakes
• 1 lime, juiced

Salad

• 1 head Napa cabbage, sliced
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
• 2 scallions, sliced
• 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
• 1/2 cup sliced almonds

Dressing

• 2 large carrots, peeled and chopped
• 1/3 cup rice vinegar
• 1/4 cup Jalapeno Olive Oil
• 2 tablespoons ginger, grated
• 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. Heat the grill to high. Mix the soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, balsamic vinegar, sesame seeds, red pepper flakes and lime juice in a large bowl. Add the chicken and toss to coat. Marinate the chicken for 15 minutes. 
2. Remove the chicken from the marinade and grill for about 5 minutes per side until just cooked through. Remove from the grill and rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
3. To make the dressing, add the carrots, ginger, rice vinegar, olive oil and salt to a blender and blend until smooth. 
4. Add the cabbage, red bell pepper, scallions, cilantro, and carrots to a large bowl. Toss wit the dressing and massage into the cabbage. 
5. Top the cabbage with the sliced chicken and almonds. 

Takes 30 minutes

Serves 4