Asian Chicken Salad

Name: Asian Chicken Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce; 2 cups chopped iceberg lettuce; 2 cups tri-color coleslaw mix; 1 scallion, diced; 1 lb breaded crispy chicken strips; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 1/4 cup honey; 2-3 tbsp rice vinegar; 2 tsp Dijon mustard; 1/2 tsp toasted sesame oil; coarse salt, to taste; freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 1/2 cup chow mein noodles, for topping; 1/4 cup sliced almonds, for topping; 1 can (11 oz) mandarin oranges, drained, for topping

This is a copycat recipe for the popular Applebee's Asian Chicken Salad, featuring crispy breaded chicken, a mix of romaine and iceberg lettuce, and a creamy, tangy honey-mustard dressing. It's topped with crunchy chow mein noodles, sliced almonds, and sweet mandarin oranges.

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Total

25 min

Servings

4

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$28–$46

Recipe Source

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Ingredients

2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
2 cups chopped iceberg lettuce
2 cups tri-color coleslaw mix
1 scallion, diced
1 lb breaded crispy chicken strips
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup honey
2-3 tbsp rice vinegar
2 tsp Dijon mustard
1/2 tsp toasted sesame oil
coarse salt, to taste
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1/2 cup chow mein noodles, for toppingoptional
1/4 cup sliced almonds, for toppingoptional
1 can (11 oz) mandarin oranges, drained, for toppingoptional

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Instructions

1
In a large bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, iceberg lettuce, coleslaw mix, and diced scallion.
2
Cook the breaded chicken strips according to package directions, either by air frying or baking, until golden and crispy.
3
Allow the cooked chicken to cool slightly, then chop it into bite-sized pieces.
4
Add the chopped chicken to the salad bowl with the greens.
5
In a separate small bowl or measuring cup, combine the mayonnaise, honey, rice vinegar, Dijon mustard, and toasted sesame oil.
6
Season the dressing with coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper.
7
Whisk the dressing ingredients until smooth and well combined.
8
Pour the dressing over the salad and chicken.
9
Toss everything together until the lettuce and chicken are evenly coated in the dressing.
10
Portion the salad onto plates and top with chow mein noodles, sliced almonds, and mandarin oranges before serving.