Applebee’s Grilled Chicken Oriental Salad
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Applebee’s Grilled Chicken Oriental Salad
Description
The Applebee’s Grilled Chicken Oriental Salad arranges thin, olive oil–brushed and seasoned chicken breast over fresh romaine lettuce, shredded carrots, crispy rice noodles, and toasted almonds. The chicken is gently pounded to ensure even cooking, grilled on medium heat until done, and rested before slicing to preserve tenderness. Toasting almonds releases their aroma and crunch.
The combination of crunchy rice noodles and almonds with crisp lettuce and sweet carrots offers a contrast to the savory grilled chicken. The Oriental-style salad dressing ties the ingredients together, delivering flavor without overwhelming the components.
For enhanced flavor, the chicken may be marinated ahead of time in soy sauce, sesame oil, and garlic. The salad dressing can be prepared up to three days in advance and refrigerated. Cutting the chicken diagonally improves texture and closely matches the restaurant presentation.
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast 2 portions, boneless, skinless
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup almonds sliced
- 8 cups romaine lettuce
- 1/4 cup carrot shredded
- 1/2 cup rice noodles crispy
- 4 tablespoons salad dressing Applebees Oriental
Instructions
- Heat the grill to medium, or heat a cast-iron skillet or grill pan over medium heat.
- Place the chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap and gently pound them to 3/8-inch thick.
- Brush chicken breasts with olive oil and season them with salt and pepper.
- Grill chicken breasts for 5 to 7 minutes on each side, until cooked through. Transfer to a plate to rest for 4 to 5 minutes before slicing.
- Toast the almonds in a small dry skillet over medium heat. Watch them carefully—there is a fine line between toasted almonds and burnt almonds! Shake the pan gently. When you begin to smell the almonds, toast for a few seconds more, then immediately place the almonds on a paper towel. Allow them to cool for a moment or two.
- Assemble salads by first putting the lettuce in bowls or on plates, 3 to 4 cups per serving.
- Sprinkle each with 2 tablespoons of carrots, 1/4 cup crispy rice noodles, and 1/4 cup toasted almonds.
- Arrange the chicken on top.
- Serve with Applebee’s Oriental Salad Dressing.
Notes
- Marinate the chicken for 30 minutes in soy sauce, sesame oil, and minced garlic to deepen flavor before grilling.
- Toast sliced almonds carefully to avoid burning and to achieve a balanced nutty aroma.
- The salad dressing can be made up to three days ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Slice the grilled chicken on a slight diagonal for texture and presentation similar to Applebee’s.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 928 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 928kcal | 46% |
| Carbohydrates | 65g | 22% |
| Protein | 60g | 120% |
| Fat | 47g | 72% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 145mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 974mg | 41% |
| Potassium | 1606mg | 34% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 19115IU | 382% |
| Vitamin C | 11.2mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 183mg | 18% |
| Iron | 4.4mg | 24% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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