Sesame Chicken Salad

• 3 large, whole chicken breasts (1 pound each)
• 6 tablespoons peanut butter
• 2 tablespoons sesame paste
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 4 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• Lettuce leaves, washed
• 2 scallions, with 2 inches of green stem left on, sliced thinly
• Salt
• Freshly ground pepper

1. Place the chicken breasts in cold water in a 4-quart pot.
2. The water should cover the chicken breasts.
3. Slowly bring the water to a boil and poach the chicken breasts at a bare simmer for 5 minutes.
4. Cool the chicken in water for 15 minutes.
5. Remove from the water.
6. Tear off the skin and separate the meat from the bones.
7. Shred the chicken into pieces about 2 inches by 1 inch.
8. Combine the peanut butter, sesame paste, mayonnaise, soy sauce, vinegar, and garlic in a blender or food processor.
9. Season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
10. Taste and adjust the seasoning.
11. Combine the dressing with the chicken and serve immediately, or marinate for 2 hours.
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13. To serve, place the chicken salad on lettuce leaves and garnish with sliced scallions.

chicken breasts, peanut butter, sesame paste, mayonnaise, soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, scallions, salt, freshly ground pepper

Taken from www.cookstr.com/recipes/sesame-chicken-salad (may not work)