Spicy Chicken Salad

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5 from 5 votes

This salad combines lettuce, herbs, rotisserie chicken (for the ultimate ease), and a zingy Sichuan-style dressing.

Prep Time20

Total Time20

Course: Salad

Cuisine: American/Chinese

Servings:

Calories: 394kcal

Author: Sarah

Ingredients

2 tablespoons sesame paste
2 tablespoons chili oil
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar (or lime juice)
2 teaspoons sugar
3 cloves garlic (chopped)
2 scallions (chopped)
1 tablespoon sesame seeds (toasted)
1 cooked rotisserie chicken (de-boned and shredded)
8 oz. mixed salad greens
1/2 cup cilantro leaves
1/2 cup mint leaves

Instructions

In a medium bowl, stir together the sesame paste, chili oil, soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, garlic, scallions, and sesame seeds. Add the chicken to a serving bowl, and spoon on some of the dressing. Toss with the salad greens and herbs, and serve with any additional dressing on the side.

Nutrition

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