Applebee's Oriental Fried Chicken Salad
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Excellent
Applebee's Oriental Fried Chicken Salad
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A perfect copycat of the restaurant favorite with crispy chicken tenders, crunchy Asian toppings, and sweet honey-sesame dressing. Better than the original!
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Ingredients
Oriental Dressing
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 pinch salt
Fried Chicken Tenders
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup plain panko bread crumbs
- 3 cups peanut oil for frying
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into long strips
Salad
- 3 romaine hearts chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped red cabbage
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 3 tablespoons sliced almonds
- 2 green onions chopped
- 5 ounces Chow Mein noodles
Instructions
- Place all the dressing ingredients in a small bowl and mix well. Refrigerate in a covered container until ready to serve.
- Set up a dredging station for the fried chicken: In a small bowl, mix the flour, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. In a separate small bowl, beat the egg and milk until fully combined. Place the panko bread crumbs in a third shallow bowl.
- In a heavy-duty pot, heat the peanut oil to 350°F over medium heat.
- Working one at a time, dredge each chicken strip in the flour mixture, coating evenly. Dunk the chicken strip into the egg mixture, coating completely. Then coat the chicken strip with the bread crumbs. Repeat for all the chicken strips.
- Fry the breaded chicken strips in the peanut oil, flipping halfway through the cooking process, until each side is golden brown. Remove from the oil and allow the chicken strips to drain on a few paper towels. When they have cooled, dice them into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients for the salad. Top with the breaded chicken and dressing. You may toss before serving or allow each serving to be tossed individually.
Notes
- For maximum crispiness, dress only the portion of salad you'll be eating immediately. The breading technique (flour, egg, panko) with a resting period is crucial for creating that signature Applebee's crunch. If you're in a hurry, you can use pre-cooked frozen chicken tenders, but the homemade version delivers superior flavor and texture that truly replicates the restaurant experience.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
654kcal
(33%)
Carbohydrates
83g
(28%)
Protein
28g
(56%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
10g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Trans Fat
0.04g
Cholesterol
87mg
(29%)
Sodium
1152mg
(48%)
Potassium
764mg
(22%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
20g
(40%)
Vitamin A
13049IU
(261%)
Vitamin C
14mg
(16%)
Calcium
152mg
(15%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 654 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 654kcal | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 83g | 28% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10g | 59% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 87mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 1152mg | 48% |
| Potassium | 764mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 20g | 40% |
| Vitamin A | 13049IU | 261% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 152mg | 15% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
12 reviews
Excellent
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