Oh yeah, Lila helped too. It was really good though!
Make this copycat version of Panera's popular Asian Sesame Chicken Salad at home!
Ingredients (serves 4)
- 1 bag pre-washed romaine lettuce
- 1 bag pre-washed baby spinach
- 4 medium chicken breasts
- 3 Tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar (or agave nectar, or honey)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 cup rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil, toasted in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden brown
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted
- Chopped cilantro
- 11oz 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
Instructions
- 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.
ain't it great?:):)
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