Peanut Sauce (see below)
3 lb. deli roasted chicken
1/2 c. chopped fresh Italian parsley
1 (6 oz.) pkg. wide chow mein noodles
1/2 c. dry roasted peanuts
4 c. shredded lettuce
8 medium green onions, thinly sliced (1/2 c.)

Make Peanut Sauce (below); set aside. Remove chicken from bones and cut into bite size pieces (about 3 cups). Toss lettuce, chicken, parsley and onions in large bowl. Place lettuce mixture in center of large serving plate. Arrange noodles around edge of plate. Sprinkle peanuts over lettuce mixture. Drizzle sauce over salad.

Makes 6 to 8 servings.

Peanut Sauce:

1/4 c. reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 tbsp. packed brown sugar
1 tbsp. grated ginger root
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1/4 c. creamy peanut butter
2 tbsp. sesame oil
dash of ground red pepper (cayenne)

Mix all ingredients with wire whisk until smooth.