Chinese Chicken Salad

Such a simple recipe for when you're peckish and don't want to wait.

- 2 boneless chicken breasts, sliced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
- 4 cups shredded romaine lettuce
- 1 cup shredded red cabbage
- 1/3 cup grated carrot
- 1/4 cup sugar snap beans
- 1 shallot, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup egg noodles
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
VINAIGRETTE:
- 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon minced ginger
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil

1. For the vinaigrette: Whisk all vinaigrette ingredients together and set aside.

2. In a large zip lock bag, combine the chicken, soy sauce, sesame oil and pepper together. Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes, turning occasionally.

3. Cook until chicken is cooked thoroughly.

4. Assemble the salad by putting the lettuce in a large bowl. Top with cabbage, carrot, beans, shallot and the cooked chicken.

5. Pour over the vinaigrette and mix well. Serve with noodles and nuts.