Panera Asian Sesame Chicken Salad
Make your favorite salad at home with this recipe for Panera's Asian Sesame Chicken Salad. It tastes JUST like the restaurant version at a fraction of the cost.
Servings 2 servings
Ingredients
For the Asian Sesame Dressing:
- 1/2 cup rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 Tbsp. canola or vegetable oil
- 1 Tbsp. sesame oil
- 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
- 3/4 tsp. sesame seeds
- 1/8 tsp. black pepper
For the salad:
- 1 large boneless skinless chicken breast
- 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
- 3/4 tsp. lemon pepper
- 1 large romaine heart, cut into bite-size pieces
- 2 Tbsp. chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds
- 1/4 cup wonton strips
Instructions
- Add rice vinegar and sugar into a small saucepan and heat over medium heat. Bring to a simmer and whisk until sugar is dissolved. Pour into a jar and allow to cool to room temperature. Once cooled, add remaining dressing ingredients, seal the jar and shake to combine. Refrigerate until ready to use. Shake well before using.
- For the chicken: preheat grill or skillet over medium heat. Season both sides of the chicken with 1/4 teaspoon salt and the lemon pepper. Cook chicken for about 6 minutes per side, until juices run clear. Remove to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes. Slice chicken into thin strips.
- Add lettuce, cilantro, chicken, almonds and wonton strips to a large bowl. Drizzle with desired amount of dressing and toss well to coat.