Best Copycat Panera Asian Sesame Chicken Salad Recipes

Panera Bread Asian Sesame Chicken Salad - Copycat image

Provided by mailbelle

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 wonton wrappers
canola oil, for frying
2 tablespoons sliced almonds
4 cups loosely packed bite-size pieces romaine lettuce
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
3 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts (grilled and sliced thin)
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
1/4 cup toasted sesame oil
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
3/4 cup canola oil or 3/4 cup vegetable oil

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.

Asian Sesame Chicken Salad (Copycat Panera) Recipe - (4.1/5) image

Provided by á-10966

Number Of Ingredients 23

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

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.

COPYCAT PANERA ASIAN SESAME CHICKEN SALAD Recipe image

Provided by jbrockel

Number Of Ingredients 20

Marinade:
4 cups baby spinach leaves
4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
3 Tablespoons soy sauce
3 teaspoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon sesame oil
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon ground ginger
Dressing:
½ cup rice vinegar
¼ cup sugar
2 Tablespoons canola oil
salt and pepper to taste
½ teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
Toppings for salad:
Fresh cilantro, chopped
½ cup sliced almonds
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
1 cup wonton strips

Steps:

4 cups baby spinach leaves 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts Marinade: 3 Tablespoons soy sauce 3 teaspoons brown sugar 1 teaspoon sesame oil ½ teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon ground ginger Dressing: ½ cup rice vinegar ¼ cup sugar 2 Tablespoons canola oil salt and pepper to taste ½ teaspoon toasted sesame seeds Toppings for salad: Fresh cilantro, chopped ½ cup sliced almonds 1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained 1 cup wonton strips