Copycat Applebee's Asian Chicken Salad
Copycat Applebee's Asian Chicken Salad
Ingredients
For the Salad Base
- 2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 2 cups iceberg lettuce, chopped
- 2 cups tri-colored coleslaw mix
- 1 scallion, diced
For the Chicken
- 1 pound breaded chicken strips
For the Asian Dressing
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt, to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, to taste
For the Toppings
- 1 cup chow mein noodles
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
- 1 (15-ounce) can mandarin orange segments, drained
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, chopped iceberg lettuce, tri-colored coleslaw mix, and diced scallion. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Cook the breaded chicken strips. If using an air fryer, cook at 375°F for 15-18 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden brown and crispy. If baking, preheat oven to 400°F and bake for 20-25 minutes, or according to package directions, until cooked through and crispy.
⏱️ 18 min•🌡️ 375
- 3
While the chicken cooks, prepare the dressing. In a separate measuring cup or small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, honey, rice vinegar, Dijon mustard, and toasted sesame oil. Season with coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste until well combined.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Once the chicken strips are cooked, allow them to cool slightly, then cut them into bite-sized pieces.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Add the chopped chicken pieces to the large mixing bowl with the lettuce and coleslaw mix.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Pour about three-quarters of the prepared Asian dressing over the salad ingredients. Using salad servers, toss thoroughly to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Divide the mixed salad among four plates. Top each serving with crunchy chow mein noodles, sliced almonds, and drained mandarin orange segments.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
For a final touch, drizzle a little more of the remaining Asian dressing over the top of each plated salad, if desired, before serving.
⏱️ 1 min
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Copycat Applebee's Asian Chicken Salad
Ingredients
For the Salad Base
- 2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 2 cups iceberg lettuce, chopped
- 2 cups tri-colored coleslaw mix
- 1 scallion, diced
For the Chicken
- 1 pound breaded chicken strips
For the Asian Dressing
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt, to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, to taste
For the Toppings
- 1 cup chow mein noodles
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
- 1 (15-ounce) can mandarin orange segments, drained
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, chopped iceberg lettuce, tri-colored coleslaw mix, and diced scallion. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Cook the breaded chicken strips. If using an air fryer, cook at 375°F for 15-18 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden brown and crispy. If baking, preheat oven to 400°F and bake for 20-25 minutes, or according to package directions, until cooked through and crispy.
⏱️ 18 min•🌡️ 375 - 3
While the chicken cooks, prepare the dressing. In a separate measuring cup or small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, honey, rice vinegar, Dijon mustard, and toasted sesame oil. Season with coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste until well combined.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Once the chicken strips are cooked, allow them to cool slightly, then cut them into bite-sized pieces.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Add the chopped chicken pieces to the large mixing bowl with the lettuce and coleslaw mix.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Pour about three-quarters of the prepared Asian dressing over the salad ingredients. Using salad servers, toss thoroughly to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Divide the mixed salad among four plates. Top each serving with crunchy chow mein noodles, sliced almonds, and drained mandarin orange segments.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
For a final touch, drizzle a little more of the remaining Asian dressing over the top of each plated salad, if desired, before serving.
⏱️ 1 min