Orient Express Chicken Salad

Serves 4

Ingredients:

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1 cup sesame ginger marinade
1/2 cup balsamic vinaigrette
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon reduced sodium soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flake, optional
1 (5-ounce) package spring mix salad greens
1 cup chow mein noodles
1/2 cup sliced green onion
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1/3 cup dried cranberries
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
1 (11-ounce) can mandarin orange
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Place chicken in a large resealable plastic bag; add marinade. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. For dressing, in a small bowl, whisk the vinaigrette, brown sugar, soy sauce, ginger and red pepper flakes if desired. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Drain and discard marinade. Grill chicken, covered, over indirect medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5-6 minutes on each side or until a meat thermometer reads 170°.

In a large bowl, toss the salad greens, noodles, onions, cheese, cranberries and sesame seeds. Divide among four plates. Top with oranges and almonds. Cut chicken into diagonal slices; arrange over each salad. Serve with dressing. Yield: 4 servings.

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