Ingredients
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4 chicken breast halves (bone-in, skin-on)
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olive oil
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salt
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fresh ground black pepper
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1/2 lb asparagus, ends removed,and cut in thirds diagonally
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1 red bell pepper, cored and seeded and cut in strips about size of asparagus pieces
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2 scallions, sliced diagonally (white and green parts)
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1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
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1/2 cup vegetable oil
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1/4 cup good apple cider vinegar (try a splash of balsamic vinegar with this!)
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3 tablespoons soy sauce
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1 1/2 tablespoons dark sesame oil
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1/2 tablespoon honey
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1 clove garlic, minced
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1/2 teaspoon peeled grated fresh ginger
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1/2 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
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1/4 cup smooth peanut butter
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2 teaspoons salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Place the chicken breasts on a shallow pan and rub the skin with olive oil.
- Sprinkle liberally with salt and pepper.
- Roast for 35 to 40 minutes, until the chicken is just cooked.
- Set aside until cool enough to handle.
- Remove the meat from the bones, discard the skin, and shred the chicken in large bite-sized pieces.
- Blanch the asparagus in a pot of boiling salted water for 3 to 5 minutes until crisp-tender.
- Plunge into ice water to stop the cooking.
- Drain.
- Combine the cut chicken, asparagus, and peppers in a large bowl.
- Whisk together all of the ingredients for the dressing and pour over the chicken and vegetables.
- Add the scallions and sesame seeds and season to taste.
- Serve cold or at room temperature.
- Enjoy!