Orient Express Chicken Salad Food

ORIENTAL BROCCOLI SLAW

Steps:

• Crumble the ramen noodles onto a pie plate. Stir in the almonds, sesame seeds, and melted butter. Bake at 350° until golden brown, about 8-10 minutes. Cool completely.
• Whisk together the dressing ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
• Toss together the broccoli slaw and the green onion in a large bowl.
• Add dressing and cooled noodle mixture to the slaw. Stir till well coated and serve immediately.

ORIENTAL CHICKEN SALAD WITH CRUNCHY RAMEN NOODLES

Steps:

• Prepare dressing and set aside.
• Smash noodles of Top Ramen (discard seasoning packets) and brown over medium heat in 3 tbs oil.
• Once noodles have begun to slightly brown, add slivered almonds.
• If you start to brown the Ramen and almonds at the same time, the almonds will burn before the Ramen browns.
• Once the ramen noodles have turned a dark golden brown, remove from heat and set aside.
• Combine cabbage, green onions, chicken and sunflower seeds in a large bowl.
• Add the ramen/almond mixture and stir well.
• Add dressing and stir to coat.
• I generally prepare the dressing right before serving.
• If it sits in the refrigerator too long, it gets very thick and won't remix well.
• Also, this amount of dressing is just the right amount to give the salad a good coating.
• If you are one of those who likes more dressing, I would recommend making 1/2 batch of extra dressing.
• If you plan on eating this left over, keep in mind that the noodles will not stay crunchy.

ORIENT EXPRESS CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Place chicken and marinade in a plastic bag. Seal bag and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
• In a small bowl, whisk the next five ingredients for dressing. Refrigerate.
• Discard marinade. Broil chicken 4 inches from heat for 10-12 minutes or until juices run clear. Slice and set aside.
• In a bowl, toss the next six ingredients. Divide among plates. Top with oranges, almonds and chicken.
• Serve with dressing.

ORIENT EXPRESS CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Place chicken in a large resealable plastic bag; add marinade. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. For dressing, in a small bowl, whisk the vinaigrette, brown sugar, soy sauce, ginger and red pepper flakes if desired. Cover and refrigerate until serving. , Drain and discard marinade. Grill chicken, covered, over indirect medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5-6 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°., In a large bowl, toss the salad greens, noodles, onions, cheese, cranberries and sesame seeds. Divide among four plates. Top with oranges and almonds. Cut chicken into diagonal slices; arrange over each salad. Serve with dressing.