I ran across this on another blog today (can't remember where now!). It's a Food Network/Bobby Flay recipe... the reviews are all five stars and everyone raves that it tastes like something you'd get at a restaurant! I'll give it a try this week and let you know!

p.s. The reviews all say that chipotle pepper puree is really hard to find and they all just used chipotle peppers in adobo sauce pureed in the food processor.

Chinese Chicken Salad with Red Chile Peanut Dressing

Difficulty: Easy
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Yield: 4 servings


1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons smooth peanut butter
1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger
2 teaspoons chipotle pepper puree
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon honey
2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
1/2 cup canola oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 head Napa cabbage, shredded
1/2 head romaine lettuce, shredded
2 carrots, shredded
1/4 pound snow peas, julienned
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onion
2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
1/2 cup chopped roasted peanuts
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
Chili oil, optional
Grilled lime halves, for garnish
Whisk together the vinegar, peanut butter, ginger, chipotle pepper puree, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, and canola oil in a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Combine cabbage, lettuce, carrots, snow peas, cilantro, and green onion in a large bowl. Add the dressing and toss to combine.
Transfer to a serving platter and top with the shredded chicken, chopped peanuts, and mint. Drizzle with chili oil, if desired. Garnish with grilled lime halves.

Categories: asian, salads, one_dish_meals, chicken