Best Chinese Chicken Salad

I found this recipe online and it is the best Chinese chicken salad I have ever had. My husband complained that we were having just a salad for dinner and he is not a fan of chicken unless it is breaded and fried. When he had this salad he said, "Now that is how chicken is supposed to taste!" He loved this meal.

Best Chinese Chicken Salad

• 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/3 cup vinegar
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 2 chicken bouillon cubes or chicken seasoning packet from Ramen noodles
  
• 1/3 to 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons minced parsley
• 2 teaspoons ground mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon dried minced onion
• 1 package (10 ounces) ready-to-serve salad or 4 cups torn lettuce
• 1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
• 1 cup chow mein or Ramen noodles
• 1 green onion, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons sliced almonds

In a skillet, combine chicken, water, vinegar, brown sugar, 1 tablespoon oil, soy sauce and bouillon. Cook and stir over medium heat for 15-20 minutes or until chicken is tender and liquid has evaporated. Meanwhile, for dressing, whisk mayonnaise, honey, lemon juice, parsley, mustard, onion and remaining oil until blended. Arrange salad greens on a platter. Top with oranges, chicken mixture and chow mein noodles. Sprinkle with green onion and almonds. Serve with dressing.