Ingredients

  • 1 pound chicken breasts boneless skinless cut in half through the thickest part
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil or as needed
  • salt
  • pepper
  • 4 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 1 head iceberg lettuce finely chopped
  • 3 green onions green and white parts, sliced at an angle
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped, optional
  • 10 ounces mandarin oranges drained
  • 3/4 cup chow mein or Top Ramen, crushed noodles
  • toasted slivered almonds for garnish

Method

  • Heat oil in a large skillet and add chicken. Season with salt and pepper and saute until done. Remove the chicken and cool.
  • While the chicken is cooking, prepare the dressing and vegetables. In a small bowl, combine the rice vinegar, orange juice, light soy sauce, sugar and sesame oil. Refrigerate until needed.
  • Cut lettuce into thin shreds.
  • Shred the cooled chicken meat with your hands.
  • Pour the dressing into the bottom of a large salad bowl.
  • Add the lettuce, green onions, cilantro and chicken; toss with the dressing.
  • Next, toss in the Mandarin oranges.
  • Just before serving, toss in the chow mein or Top Ramen noodles so they stay crisp.
  • Garnish with sliced almonds.