Copycat Panera Asian Sesame Chicken Salad Recipes

ASIAN SESAME CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• DRESSING: Add rice vinegar in a small saucepan over medium heat and allow it to just come to a gentle boil. Add sugar and garlic cloves and let sugar dissolve; about 1 minute. Remove from stove, discard garlic cloves. Place the rice vinegar in a mason jar, add sesame oil, canola oil, soy sauce, and sesame seeds. Allow the dressing to come to room temperature; about 10-15 minutes. Place lid on the jar and shake until the dressing mixes together. If dressing separates, shake again to combine.
• ASSEMBLE THE SALAD: In a large bowl, combine the ingredients for the salad, except the wonton strips. Ttop with the sesame vinaigrette and toss to combine. Top with wonton strips and serve immediately.

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.

COPYCAT PANERA ASIAN SESAME CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• For the 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.
• For the 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.

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.

COPYCAT PANERA ASIAN SESAME CHICKEN SALAD RECIPE

Steps:

• In a medium sized bowl mix together all of the marinade ingredients. Pour into a gallon size bag with the chicken breasts and let marinate for 20 minutes. Make sure to turn every few minutes so all sides of the chicken breast get covered with marinade.
• Cook on the grill over medium-low heat until cooked through. Make slices in each chicken breast after grilling.