Asian Sesame Chicken Salad Copycat Panera Recipe 415 Food

ASIAN SESAME CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first nine ingredients. Just before serving, add wonton strips and drizzle with 1/4 cup dressing; toss to combine. Serve with remaining dressing.

ASIAN SESAME CHICKEN SALAD (COPYCAT PANERA) RECIPE - (4.1/5)

Steps:

• CHICKEN: Whisk together chicken marinade ingredients, and marinate chicken for 15 minutes. Grill, or cook in a non-stick sprayed skillet until done, then let the chicken rest for 5 minutes. Cut into slices. DRESSING: Bring vinegar to a boil in a small saucepan. Turn off the heat, then add in the sugar and stir until dissolved. Let cool. Combine with the rest of the dressing ingredients in a jar, and shake to combine. Divide lettuce and spinach between four plates. Top with sliced chicken, salad dressing, and toppings.

PANERA BREAD ASIAN SESAME CHICKEN SALAD - COPYCAT

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°.
• Cut the wonton wrappers into 1/4-inch strips.
• Heat about 2 inches of canola oil to 365° in a heavy skillet. Fry the wonton strips in the oil until they are crisp, about 30 seconds. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
• Spread the almonds out on a baking sheet. Toast them in the oven for 5 minutes, toss them around, and then toast for 5 minutes more. Remove from the oven and let cool.
• To make the dressing, in a bowl, mix together all of the ingredients except the oil. Use a wire whisk to blend well and then slowly drizzle in the oil to create an emulsion.
• To assemble the salad, in a large bowl, toss the romaine lettuce, cilantro, fried wonton strips, chicken and dressing.
• Transfer to plates and top with the sesame seeds and almonds.