Directions

In a blender, emulsify vinegar, both oils, honey, mustard, soy sauce and salt. Place chicken in a pot of cold water and bring to a boil. Turn down heat and simmer 5 minutes. Remove from heat, cover and let stand 10 minutes. Remove chicken from pot and cool. Shred the chicken and place it in a bowl with cabbage, bell pepper, scallions and cilantro. Toss with emulsified dressing. Cover and marinate in refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. To serve, spoon 2 tablespoons of chicken salad into each lettuce leaf. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup rice-wine vinegar
  • 3 Tbsp. peanut oil
  • 2 Tbsp. toasted sesame oil
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp. honey
  • 2 tsp. dry mustard
  • 1 tsp. soy sauce
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 whole boneless, skinless chicken breast
  • 5 to 7 large leaves of Napa cabbage, shredded
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced into 1" strips
  • 4 scallions, thinly sliced
  • 1 Tbsp. chopped cilantro
  • 3 heads Boston lettuce, leaves separated
  • 1 Tbsp. black sesame seeds

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Chinese Chicken Salad in Lettuce Cups