Spicy Bang Bang Chicken Spinach Salad

• Pat chicken dry with paper towels; season all over with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. • Heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, 5-7 minutes per side (if your chicken is on the thicker side, cover the pan with a lid after flipping the chicken to ensure it cooks through). • Transfer to a cutting board to rest.

• While chicken cooks, trim, peel, and grate carrots on the largest holes of a box grater. Halve cucumber lengthwise; thinly slice into half-moons.

• In a second small bowl, combine mayonnaise, Sriracha (use less if you prefer less heat), half the chili sauce, and 1 tsp vinegar (2 tsp for 4 servings). (Be sure to measure the vinegar— we went more!) Season with salt and pepper if desired.

• To bowl with pickled scallions, add sesame dressing, remaining chili sauce, and 1 TBSP oil (2 TBSP for 4 servings). Stir to combine. • In a large bowl, toss spinach, carrots, half the scallion greens, and half the cucumber with as much scallion-sesame dressing as you like. Season with salt if desired.