Asian Sesame Chicken Salad (Copycat Panera)

By á-10966

Copycat Panera Asian Sesame Chicken Salad is a healthier version of my favorite salad from Panera!

Ingredients

• CHICKEN MARINADE:
• 1 bag pre-washed romaine lettuce
• 1 bag pre-washed baby spinach
• 4 medium chicken breasts
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons brown sugar (or agave nectar, or honey)
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• DRESSING:
• 1/2 cup rice vinegar
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 1 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil, toasted in a dry skillet over medium heat until
• golden brown
• 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted
• SALAD TOPPINGS:
• Chopped cilantro
• 11 ounce can mandarin oranges packed in water or 100% juice (rinse in water if packed in syrup)
• 1/4 cup sliced almonds
• Baked or fried wonton strips
• Sesame seeds

Preparation

Step 1

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.