Grilled Sesame Ginger Chicken Salad

• 1 Tbsp finely chopped peeled ginger
• 1/4 soy sauce
• 3 Tbsp OLiV Frantoio Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 2 Tbsp Hoisin Sauce
• 1 Tbsp & 1/4 cup OLiV Sesame Ginger White Balsamic
• 1 Tbsp Sesame oil
• 2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
• 1 bunch minced green onions
• 1 small red bell pepper
• 1 bag (about 400g) coleslaw mix
• 2/3 cup cilantro leaves (optional)
• 1/2 cup toasted slivered almonds
• 2 tsp white sesame seeds, toasted
• Sunflowers seeds, chow mein noodles (optional toppings)

Marinade: In a medium bowl, whisk the ginger, soy sauce, OLiV Frantoio Oil, hoisin sauce, sesame oil & OLiV Sesame Ginger White Balsamic to blend.  Transfer 3 Tbsp of the mixture to a shallow bowl, add the chicken & turn the chicken to coat.  Cover and refrigerate for at least an hour or up to overnight.

Dressing: Whisk the 1/4 cup remaining OLiV Sesame Ginger White Balsamic into the remaining marinade.  Refrigerate while the chicken is marinating.

Heat a grill to medium high.  Grill the chicken about 4 minutes per side or until chicken is no longer pink in the middle.  Transfer to a cutting board, let cool for 10 minutes. Cut the chicken into 3/4 inch slices.

Salad: In a large bowl, toss the chicken, coleslaw mix, green onions & chopped red pepper  & cilantro (if using) Toss with dressing.  Divide into 4 bowls.  Top with almonds, sesame seeds & any other toppings.

(Serves 4)