Spicy Chicken Salad

• 1 3/4 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
• 2 tbsp oil
• 4 oz baby spinach, coarsely chopped
• 3 oz pea shoots
• 4 None celery stalks, cut into thin strips
• 1 None red pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
• 1 None green pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
• 1/4 None red cabbage, finely shredded
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds, toasted, to serve
• None None FOR THE GARLIC DRESSING
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 6 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
• 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 cup olive oil

1. Dust the chicken with Cajun seasoning. Heat the oil in a large skillet on high heat. Cook the chicken in batches for 3-5 mins each side, until golden and cooked through. Cool slightly, then tear into large shreds.
2. For the garlic dressing, place sugar and 1 tbsp water in a small saucepan on low heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves. Increase the heat to high and boil for 6-7 mins, without stirring, until the mixture is caramelized.
3. Remove the pan from the heat and carefully stir in the balsamic vinegar. Strain into a bowl. Gradually whisk in the oil, 1 tsp at a time, until the mixture thickens slightly.
4. Combine the salad ingredients in a serving bowl. Add the chicken and garlic dressing and toss gently. Serve topped with sesame seeds.

chicken breasts, cajun seasoning, oil, baby spinach, shoots, celery stalks, red pepper, green pepper, red cabbage, sesame seeds, garlic, sugar, garlic, balsamic vinegar, olive oil

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