Sesame Chicken Salad

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KDKA Pittsburgh Today Live 6/27/2012

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Sesame Chicken Salad

INGREDIENTS

1 small bag shredded carrots
10 ounces baby spinach
1 small red onion, sliced into thin circles
4 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
4 – 6 ounce boneless and skinless grilled chicken breasts ~ julienned

1 tablespoon freshly peeled grated ginger
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
¼ cup sesame oil

DIRECTIONS

Combine the carrots with the spinach, onion, sesame seeds, and chicken.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the ginger, soy sauce, vinegar, and oil. Pour the dressing over the salad, toss, and serve immediately.

Grilled chicken

Ingredients

4 - 6 ounce boneless and skinless chicken breasts
¼ cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh garlic
¼ cup chopped fresh herbs (oregano, basil, rosemary)
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Directions

Place chicken breasts in a glass pan. Mix lemon juice, garlic, herbs and olive oil in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper pour marinade over chicken and refrigerate for at least one hour. Grill chicken until just cooked through and the juices run clear when pierced with a skewer, about 4 minutes per side.