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Applebee's Oriental Chicken Salad Copycat
Just like the Applebee's original, this copycat Oriental Chicken Salad recipe with crispy chicken, homemade dressing, and chow mein noodles is ultra tasty!Expanded step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 1471 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Asian , American
Ingredients
For the Dressing (see notes):
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons honey
- ¼ cup rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
For the Chicken:
- ½ cup flour
- 1½ teaspoons salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 pound chicken breasts
- ⅔ cup water
- 1½ cups vegetable oil
For the Salad:
- 9.5 ounces romaine salad mix (see notes)
- 1 cup Chow Mein noodles
- ½ cup slivered almonds
Instructions
- Add all of the dressing ingredients to a mason jar or bowl. Shake or whisk until combined.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Gather 2 bowls. In the first bowl, whisk the flour, salt, and pepper together. Transfer ⅓ cup of the flour mixture to a second bowl.
- Add 2 tablespoons of water to the first bowl, and mix together with a fork until clumpy. Add the remaining water to the second bowl, and whisk until smooth.
- Dip each piece of chicken in the runny batter first. Then, dredge the chicken in the clumpy flour mixture. Set the pieces aside on a plate.
- Add the chicken to the oil and fry for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer the fried chicken to a sheet pan or plate lined with paper towel. Once cool, slice into strips.
- Add the romaine salad mix to a large salad bowl.
- Top the salad mix with the chicken, chow mein noodles, and almonds. Drizzle the dressing over the top.
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Notes
- Dressing: Feel free to use any store-bought Asian sesame salad dressing instead of making your own.
- Salad: Look for a blend of romaine lettuce, carrots, and green or red cabbage. But, any kind of lettuce/salad blend will work!
- Storage: Store Oriental chicken salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Dressing: Feel free to use any store-bought Asian sesame salad dressing instead of making your own.
- Salad: Look for a blend of romaine lettuce, carrots, and green or red cabbage. But, any kind of lettuce/salad blend will work!
Nutrition Information
Calories
1471kcal
(74%)
Carbohydrates
68g
(23%)
Protein
38g
(76%)
Fat
118g
(182%)
Saturated Fat
17g
(85%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
63g
Monounsaturated Fat
30g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
84mg
(28%)
Sodium
1642mg
(68%)
Potassium
728mg
(21%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
5924IU
(118%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
78mg
(8%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1471
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 1471kcal | 74% |
| Carbohydrates | 68g | 23% |
| Protein | 38g | 76% |
| Fat | 118g | 182% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 63g | 371% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 30g | 150% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 84mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 1642mg | 68% |
| Potassium | 728mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 5924IU | 118% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 78mg | 8% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.