Easy Chinese Chicken Salad with Chow Mein Noodles

Ingredients

• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, sliced into short strips
• Salt
• 1 tablespoon dark sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon canola or peanut oil
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 head iceberg lettuce or Napa cabbage, thinly sliced
• 1/2 sweet bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 3-4 scallions, sliced
• 1 carrot, julienned
• 1/2 cup loosely packed cilantro leaves, chopped
• 1/2 cup roasted peanuts
• Chow mein noodles, to taste
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon mustard powder
• 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon chili pepper flakes
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1/4 cup peanut or canola oil

Directions

1. Sauté the chicken: Heat both oils over high heat in a large sauté pan for 1 minute, then add the red pepper flakes and cook for 30 seconds.
2. Pat dry the chicken strips, sprinkle them with a little salt, and add them to the pan. Stir-fry the chicken over high heat until cooked through, 3-6 minutes depending on how hot your burner gets. Remove and set aside to cool.
3. Make dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients. Adjust seasonings to taste.
4. Toss salad to serve: In a large bowl, toss the chicken and salad ingredients together. Just before serving, toss with dressing and top with the chow mein noodles.