Thai Chicken Salad with Peanut Dressing

Portion Size: 2 oz. (⅓ c.) chicken, 1 c. lettuce mixture , 2 tablespoons dressing

Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings

Ingredients Notes: 
¼ cup canola oil 
2 ½ pounds boneless, skin less chicken breasts
8 cups shredded, Napa or regular cabbage or RomaineWashed, trimmed and shredded
2 carrots Washed, trimmed and thinly sliced
1 English cucumber Washed, trimmed and sliced
1 large red pepperWashed, trimmed, seeds removed and sliced
¼ cup peanuts 
¼ cup green onion, slicedWashed, trimmed and thinly sliced
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantroWashed, trimmed and chopped
Dressing: 
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
¼ teaspoon salt
1/3 cup rice vinegar
2 tablespoons lime juice
¼ cup canola oil
1 tablespoon sesame oil
3 tablespoons honey
2 garlic cloves or 1 teaspoon garlic powderWashed, peeled and minced
¼ teaspoon ground ginger 
This is a gluten free recipe. Always check each ingredient to be sure it is gluten free

Directions:

Steps:Directions: Critical Control Point /Quality Assurance
1Season chicken with salt and pepper. In a skillet, sauté chicken breast in oil until no longer pink. Drain fat.Cook until internal temperature reaches 165°F for 15 seconds.
2Chill. Cut into thin stripsChilled internal temperature maintained at 41°F.
3Whisk together salad dressing in a small bowl and chill. 
4On salad plates, arrange cabbage, carrots, cucumbers and bell peppers. Top with chicken, green onions, peanuts and cilantro. Chilled internal temperature maintained at 41°F.
5Add, salad dressing just before serving. 
6Toss until well coated. Serve immediately

Jacqueline Larson M.S., R.D.N. and Associates