Chinese Chicken Salad

Ingredients:

1 chicken (2-3 lbs)
1 head lettuce
2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted (optional)
2 ounces rice sticks, deep fried (optional)
4 tablespoons soy sauce
½ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons honey
1 clove garlic, crushed
½ tablespoon sesame oil
½ teaspoon grated ginger
2 green onions, chopped

Directions:

Put chicken in a pot and add water to cover. Boil for 20 minutes to an hour. Remove chicken from the water. Shred the chicken. The water can be saved and used as chicken stock. If you think you’ll use the stock within a few days, refrigerate it. Otherwise, freeze it.

Wash and dry the lettuce. Tear it into bite size pieces. Sprinkle shredded chicken and rice sticks (if using) on top.

Combine soy sauce, salt, honey, and garlic in a small bowl. Let stand for 5 minutes. In a small pan, heat sesame oil over low heat. When hot, add ginger and green onions and gently stir fry. Add ginger and green onions to soy sauce mixture. Pour sauce over the salad. Garnish with sesame seeds (if using).