Smashed Cucumber Chicken Salad

Name: Smashed Cucumber Chicken Salad
Ingredients: 2 large English cucumbers or other thin skinned cucumbers, such as Persian or Japanese (2 to 2 1/2 pounds); 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 pound (about 2 cups ) shredded cooked chicken , cold from the fridge; 2 tablespoons sesame seeds , to serve; Cilantro leaves, to serve (optional); Dried red chili flakes , to serve (optional); 1/4 cup rice vinegar; 2 tablespoons soy sauce , tamari, or coconut aminos; 2 tablespoons honey; 2 teaspoons ginger, finely grated; 1 clove garlic , minced; 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped