Sesame Roast Chicken Salad
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Precooked supermarket rotisserie chickens are convenient, but the meat is often dry. We've solved that problem by anointing it with a moist, tasty dressing. The leftovers make a wonderful filling for sandwiches
Ingredients
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1
rotisserie
chicken
, (about 1 kg)
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1/3 cup
mayonnaise
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2 tbsp
sesame oil
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2 tsp
low-sodium
soy sauce
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1 tsp
peeled, grated fresh
ginger
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2 tbsp
sesame seeds
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1 1/2 cups
thinly sliced
celery
, (sliced on the diagonal)
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1/4 cup
thinly sliced
green onion
, (sliced on the diagonal)
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2 tbsp
coarsely chopped
celery leaves
, (optional)
Instructions
- Separate chicken meat from skin and bones and shred into bite-sized pieces. Place meat in a large bowl or storage container and set aside.
- Measure mayonnaise into a small bowl. Slowly add sesame oil, whisking constantly, until well combined. Whisk in soy sauce and ginger.
- Place sesame seeds in a small dry skillet over medium heat. Cook, stirring for 2 minutes or until sesame seeds are toasted. Scrape seeds into a small bowl and set aside.
- Add dressing to the chicken and toss together. Add celery and green onions, and toss until just combined. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and celery leaves.