Chinese Chicken Salad with Sesame Ginger Dressing

Great cool summer dish paired with mojitos!
Serves 2-3


Ingredients:


1 lb bone-in skinless chicken breasts
olive oil
Kosher salt and pepper

Dressing:
1/3 cup unseasoned rice vinegar
3Tbsp lite soy
3 1/2 Tbsp honey
1/4 cup sesame oil
1/4 cup peanut oil
1 Tbsp canola oil
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 1/2 inch piece fresh ginger, chopped

Salad:
1 romaine lettuce heart (or combo with Napa cabbage)
1 bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 scallion, white and green parts, thinly sliced
1/2 cup grated carrots (1-2 carrots)
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/3 cup salted cashews or peanuts

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Brush chicken with oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake for 40 min.

2. For the dressing, combine all ingredients in a food processor.  Blend until smooth.

3. Combine saladingredients in a large bowl.  Pull chicken into bite-sized pieces.  Add dressing in small amounts.  Toss to combine.  Save leftover dressing for a special leftover lunch.