Asian Sesame Chicken Salad

• 3 chicken breast cut in filets
• ¼ cup soy sauce
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 2 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 4 romaine hearts chopped
• 1 can mandarin oranges, drained
• 2 tbsp sesame seeds
• 1.5 cups wonton strips
• ½ cup sliced almonds
• ½ cup chopped cilantro

Sesame Vinaigrette Ingredients:

• ½ cup rice vinegar
• ¼ cup sugar
• 2 tbsp minced garlic
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• ¼ cup canola oil
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds

1. Marinade the chicken in the soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic powder and sesame oil. Marinade for at least 2 hours or overnight in the refrigerator.
2. Heat the oil olive in large skillet over medium heat.
3. Carefully add the chicken to the pan and cook for 5–7 minutes on each side until the chicken is cooked through.
4. Remove the chicken to a plate and look cool while you prepare the other ingredients.
5. To make the sesame Vinaigrette dressing, heat the vinegar over medium heat, add the sugar and garlic.
6. Allow to boil for about 1 minute until the sugar dissolves. Strain into a glass jar, add the other dressing ingredients, seal the contain and shake to combine. Shake prior to using.
7. Slice the chicken.
8. Toss all the salad ingredients together, top with the chicken and dressing and serve immediately.