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Copycat Panera Asian Sesame Chicken Salad
Copycat Panera Asian Sesame Chicken Salad is a healthier version of the fan-favorite, fresh and flavorful salad from Panera.
Servings 4
Calories 528kcal
Ingredients
- 5oz bag chopped romaine lettuce
- 5oz bag baby spinach
- 4 chicken breasts ~2lbs
For the Chicken Marinade:
- 3 Tablespoons gluten free reduced-sodium Tamari or soy sauce if not GF
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
For the Dressing:
- 1/2 cup rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 Tablespoons canola oil
- 1-1/2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
Salad Toppings:
- 11 oz can mandarin oranges packed in water drained
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
- crispy wonton strips
- toasted sesame seeds
- chopped cilantro
Instructions
For the chicken:
- Whisk together chicken marinade ingredients then marinate chicken for 15 minutes. Grill or saute cook in a non-stick sprayed skillet until cooked through, then let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before cutting into slices. Set aside.
For the dressing:
- Bring vinegar to a boil in a small saucepan. Turn off the heat then add the sugar and stir until dissolved. Let cool. Combine with the rest of the dressing ingredients in a jar or bowl then shake or whisk to combine.
For the salad:
- Divide lettuce and spinach between four plates. Top with sliced chicken, salad dressing, and toppings.
Nutrition
Calories: 528kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 57g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 151mg | Sodium: 1399mg | Potassium: 1681mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 15147IU | Vitamin C: 53mg | Calcium: 147mg | Iron: 5mg