Description
Sticky Chicken Salad is a flavorful, Asian inspired meal ready in just 30 minutes!
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts boneless, skinless
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup light soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger , grated
- 2 cloves garlic , minced
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon sriracha , if desired
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 bunch asparagus , trimmed
- 1/4 cup slivered almonds
- 1 bunch scallions cut into 1 inch pieces
- 8 cups mixed greens
- 1/2 cup roasted red peppers chopped
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
- 1/2 cup ginger dressing
Directions
- Using a meat mallet, tenderize the chicken breasts until even. Cut in half to make 4 pieces of chicken.
- In a medium bowl, combine the ketchup, honey, brown sugar, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, salt and Sriracha, whisk to combine. Add the chicken, cover and marinate for 1-6 hours.
- When ready to cook eat grill or large cast iron skillet medium-high heat. Cook on each side for 6-8 minutes, or until chicken is an internal temperature of 165°F. Remove and allow to rest and then slice.
- Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the vegetable oil.
- Add the asparagus, sauteing for 3-4 minutes or until a light char forms. Add the scallions and almonds, cooking for another 2-3 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Evenly divide lettuce, roasted red peppers, cooked asparagus mixture and sliced chicken between four large salad bowls or plates. Top with ginger dressing and toasted sesame seeds.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.