chinese chicken salad
4 chicken breasts (cubed)
teriyaki sauce
1 head green cabbage (chopped thin)
¼ head red cabbage (chopped thin)
8-10 green onions (chopped)
1 bunch cilantro (chopped)
1 pkg. uncooked ramen noodles (crushed)
1/8 cup sesame seeds
¼ cup chopped peanuts
¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup peanut oil
½ cup seasoned rice vinegar
1+ tsp. sugar
Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces, and fry in a skillet over medium heat till cooked thoroughly. Pour about ¼-½ cup teriyaki sauce* over the chicken for flavor, and continue frying; set aside to cool. Wash & chop the veggies, and combine green & red cabbage, green onions, and cilantro into a large salad bowl. In small skillet fry peanuts, sesame seeds and ramen noodles in a tablespoon of olive oil till lightly browned; set aside. Combine oils & vinegar (in a container with a lid) to create the dressing. Add sugar to taste and shake well. Combine greens, chicken and nutty ramen topping in your large salad bowl. Pour dressing over the finished salad, toss and enjoy! Beware – this salad is addicting! Serves about 6 people.
glory to Diane Syres
McNabb 2003 fave recipe