Panera Bread Asian Sesame Chicken Salad Recipe
Enjoy copy cat Panera bread Asian chicken salad at home for a tasty meal that is filling but not heavy. You will love the tender chicken, oranges and more.
Servings: 6
Cost: $18.30, $3.05 per Servings
Ingredients
- 3 chicken breast cut in filets
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 romaine hearts chopped
- 1 can mandarin oranges drained
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds
- 1.5 cups wonton strips
- ½ cup sliced almonds
- ½ cup chopped cilantro
- Sesame Vinaigrette Ingredients:
- ½ cup rice vinegar
- ¼ cup sugar
- 2 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- ¼ cup canola oil
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- Marinate 3 chicken breasts cut into fillets with ¼ cup soy sauce, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and 2 teaspoons sesame oil. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Carefully add the chicken to the pan and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side until the chicken is cooked through.
- Remove the chicken to a plate and look cool while you prepare the other ingredients.
- To make the sesame vinaigrette, heat ½ cup rice vinegar over medium heat. Add ¼ cup sugar and 2 tablespoons minced garlic. Bring to a boil and cook for approximately 1 minute until the sugar dissolves.
- Strain the mixture into a glass jar. Add 1 tablespoon sesame oil, ¼ cup canola oil, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, and 1 tablespoon sesame seeds. Seal the jar and shake well to combine. Shake again before serving.
- Slice the chicken.
- In a large bowl, combine 4 chopped romaine hearts, 1 drained can mandarin oranges, 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, 1½ cups wonton strips, ½ cup sliced almonds, and ½ cup chopped cilantro.
- Top the salad with the sliced chicken and drizzle with the sesame vinaigrette dressing.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 663kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 78mg | Sodium: 1779mg | Potassium: 913mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 7230IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 156mg | Iron: 5mg
