Easy Sesame Chicken Salad
Description
Tossed with cherry tomatoes, mixed greens, red onion, and mandarin oranges, this easy sesame chicken salad is flavored with a deliciously sweet ginger-soy dressing.
Ingredients
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1 tablespoon olive oil, or to taste
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3 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
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1 cup olive oil
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7 tablespoons white vinegar
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6 tablespoons soy sauce
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3 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
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3 tablespoons light brown sugar
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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2 teaspoons crushed red pepper, or to taste
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4 tablespoons sesame seeds
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1 (16 ounce) package mixed salad greens
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1 1/4 cups halved cherry tomatoes
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3/4 medium red onion, thinly sliced
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3 mandarin oranges, peeled and segmented
Directions
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Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 5 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove from the heat and set aside to cool.
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While chicken is cooling, combine olive oil, vinegar, soy sauce, ginger, brown sugar, garlic, and red pepper in a Mason jar; close lid and shake vigorously until combined.
3
Chop cooled chicken and place in a bowl with dressing and sesame seeds; toss to combine.
4
Combine mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, and onion in a large bowl. Mix in dressed chicken and top with mandarin oranges.