Ingredients:
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For the Chicken:
- 1 1/2 lb. chicken breasts
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp granulated garlic
- 2 tbsp olive oil
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For the Sesame Dressing:
- 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp white rice vinegar
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/4 tsp salt
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For the Salad:
- 1 lb bag ready-mix lettuce and red cabbage blend
- 2 cups shredded carrots
- 3 tbsp sliced almonds
- 1 green onion, finely chopped
Instructions:
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Prepare the Chicken:
- Wash and dry the chicken breasts thoroughly.
- Season both sides with black pepper, salt, and granulated garlic.
- Heat olive oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat.
- Grill the chicken for about 3 minutes on each side or until fully cooked and slightly golden.
- Remove from heat, let it cool slightly, and then slice thinly.
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Make the Dressing:
- In a small bowl or jar, combine toasted sesame seeds, brown sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, vegetable oil, rice vinegar, black pepper, and salt.
- Shake or whisk well until all ingredients are thoroughly mixed and the sugar has dissolved.
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Assemble the Salad:
- In a large salad bowl, combine the ready-mix lettuce and red cabbage blend, shredded carrots, sliced almonds, and chopped green onion.
- Add the sliced grilled chicken to the salad.
- Drizzle the sesame dressing over the salad.
- Toss everything together until well coated with the dressing.
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Serve:
- Serve the salad immediately, ensuring it is fresh and crisp.
Enjoy!