Panera Bread Asian Sesame Chicken Salad Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
2 hrs
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
2 hrs 15 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
663 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Chinese
Panera Bread Asian Sesame Chicken Salad Recipe
Description
The Panera Bread Asian Sesame Chicken Salad starts with chicken breasts marinated in soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic powder, and sesame oil for a minimum of two hours. The marinated chicken is pan-cooked in olive oil until thoroughly cooked, then sliced. Romaine hearts, drained mandarin oranges, sliced almonds, wonton strips, and chopped cilantro form a crisp, fresh salad base.
The sesame vinaigrette is made by heating rice vinegar with sugar and garlic, then straining and combining it with sesame oil, canola oil, soy sauce, and sesame seeds. This dressing brings a balance of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors with a hint of garlic and nuttiness. Tossing all ingredients together just before serving preserves the crispness of the greens and toppings, while the warm sliced chicken adds a comforting element.
This salad works well as a light lunch or dinner option, offering varied textures from crunchy nuts and wontons alongside tender chicken and juicy mandarin oranges. Preparing the vinaigrette in advance and marinating the chicken overnight streamlines meal assembly.
Ingredients
- 3 chicken breast cut in filets
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 romaine lettuce hearts; chopped
- 1 mandarin oranges drained, canned
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds
- 1.5 cups wonton strips
- 1/2 cup almonds sliced
- 1/2 cup cilantro chopped
- Sesame Vinaigrette Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 tbsp garlic minced
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- Marinade the chicken in the soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic powder and sesame oil. Marinade for at least 2 hours or overnight in the refrigerator.
- Heat the oil olive in large skillet over medium heat.
- Carefully add the chicken to the pan and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side until the chicken is cooked through.
- Remove the chicken to a plate and look cool while you prepare the other ingredients.
- To make the sesame Vinaigrette dressing, heat the vinegar over medium heat, add the sugar and garlic.
- Allow to boil for about 1 minute until the sugar dissolves. Strain into a glass jar, add the other dressing ingredients, seal the contain and shake to combine. Shake prior to using.
- Slice the chicken.
- Toss all the salad ingredients together, top with the chicken and dressing and serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 663 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 663kcal | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 58g | 19% |
| Protein | 38g | 76% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 1779mg | 74% |
| Potassium | 913mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 7230IU | 145% |
| Vitamin C | 19mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 156mg | 16% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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