Ingredients for - Chow Mein Noodle Chicken Salad

1. 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, sliced into short strips
2. Salt
3. 1 tablespoon dark sesame oil
4. 1 tablespoon canola or peanut oil
5. 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
6. 1 head iceberg lettuce or Napa cabbage, thinly sliced
7. 1/2 sweet bell pepper, thinly sliced
8. 3-4 scallions, sliced
9. 1 carrot, julienned
10. 1/2 cup loosely packed cilantro leaves, chopped
11. 1/2 cup roasted peanuts
12. Chow mein noodles, to taste
13. For the dressing:
14. 1 tablespoon soy sauce (use gluten-free soy sauce for gluten-free option)
15. 2 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar
16. 1 teaspoon mustard powder
17. 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
18. 1 clove garlic, minced
19. 1/2 teaspoon chili pepper flakes
20. 2 teaspoons sugar
21. 1 tablespoon dark sesame oil
22. 1/4 cup peanut or canola oil

How to cook deliciously - Chow Mein Noodle Chicken Salad

1 . Stage

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. 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 to 6 minutes depending on how hot your burner gets. Remove and set aside to cool.

2 . Stage

Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients. Adjust seasonings to taste.

3 . Stage

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.