Poached Chicken Salad

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Salad

1. 4 cups mixed baby greens
2. 1 cup shredded poached chicken

Dressing

1. 3 tablespoons salad oil
2. 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
3. 1 clove garlic, minced
4. 2 green onions (including tops), cut into 1-inch slivers
5. 1/4 cup rice vinegar
6. 3 tablespoons soy sauce
7. 1 tablespoon honey
8. 1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce
9. 1 teaspoon sesame oil
10. 2 tablespoons shredded pickled ginger (optional)
11. Cooking oil for frying
12. 1 ounce rice stick noodles, broken in half
13. 1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted

1. Combine salad ingredients in a large serving bowl and toss well. Cover and refrigerate.
2. Place a small saucepan over medium-high heat until hot. Add 3 tablespoons oil, swirling to coat sides. Add ginger, garlic, and green onions; cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add vinegar, soy sauce, honey, chili garlic sauce, and sesame oil. Cook, stirring, until mixture comes to a boil. Stir in pickled ginger. Remove from heat and set aside.
3. In a wok, heat oil for deep-frying to 350° over medium heat. Add rice stick noodles and deep-fry for about 5 seconds or until they puff and expand. Turn over and cook other side. Lift out and drain on paper towels.
4. Drizzle dressing over salad; toss until well mixed. Just before serving, mix noodles and toasted almonds into salad. Serve at once, while noodles are still crisp.