Asian Chicken Almond Salad Recipe

Asian Chicken Almond Salad Recipe

  • 4 boiled and skinned chicken breast halves
  • Salt and pepper (optional)
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 12 cups lightly packed baby greens or torn assorted lettuces
  • 1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
  • Plum Sauce Dressing:
  • 1/2 cup prepared plum sauce
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Oriental sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
  1. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. In large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts; cover and cook 5 minutes. Turn chicken, cover and cook 5 minutes longer. Uncover and continue to cook just until juices run clear when chicken is pierced with knife point; set aside. In large bowl toss greens with 3/4 cup of the Plum Sauce Dressing; divide among four plates. Cut each chicken breast into 1/2 inch slices and fan out on greens. Drizzle each chicken serving with 1 tablespoon dressing. Sprinkle each serving with 2 tablespoons of almonds.