Teriyaki Chicken Salad

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced 1/4 inch x 3 inch strips
• 2 1/4 inches slice fresh ginger
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1/2 cup teriyaki sauce (either homemade or bottled)
• 4 cups greens, good quality lettuces
• 1/4 cup dried cranberries
• 1/4 cup blue cheese, crumbled
• 1/2 cup mandarin orange, drained
• 1/4 cup cashew pieces
• 2 teaspoons sesame seeds
• 2 tablespoons teriyaki marinade
• 1/2 teaspoon sesame seed oil
• 2 tablespoons orange juice
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon black sesame seed

Recipe

• 1 marinate chicken breast pieces in teriyaki sauce with ginger and garlic added, approx 1 hour.
• 2 while chicken in marinating, whisk together dressing ingredients -- and set aside on counter.
• 3 place chicken in saute pan with approx 1/4 cup of marinade and stir fry until chicken is cooked and marinade is absorbed. (the chicken takes on a dark color).
• 4 place greens on plate and top with the remaining salad ingredients, adding chicken last.
• 5 serve with dressing.
• 6 times do not include marinating.