Panera Asian Sesame Chicken Salad
This Asian Sesame Salad from Panera is one of my favorite salads on their menu and it's so easy to make at home! Juicy slices of chicken, crunchy romaine lettuce, fresh cilantro, toasted almonds, sesame seeds and wonton strips (what a crunch!) tossed in a delicious and sweet Asian sesame vinaigrette.
Ingredients
- 2 4 oz chicken breasts
- 1/2 tsp crushed rosemary
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 head romaine lettuce
- 1/3 cup wonton strips
- 2 tbsp toasted almonds
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro
Asian Sesame Vinaigrette
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1/8 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp canola oil or vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
- 1/4 tsp dried minced onion
- 1/4 tsp dried parsley
- 1/8 tsp kosher salt
- 1/8 tsp crushed rosemary
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Rinse chicken breasts and pat dry with paper towels2 4 oz chicken breasts
- Sprinkle with salt, pepper and rosemary1/2 tsp crushed rosemary, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Bake in the oven at 350º for 20 min or Air Fry at 360º for 13 min. Using a meat thermometer, be sure internal temperature is 160º.
- While chicken is cooking, mix together dressing. In a bullet blender (or regular blender), add vinegar, sugar, canola oil, sesame oil, salt, rosemary, minced onion, parsley and black pepper. Pulse for 30-60 seconds. Refrigerate until ready to serve.1/4 cup rice vinegar, 1/8 cup granulated sugar, 1 tbsp canola oil, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tsp sesame seeds, 1/4 tsp dried minced onion, 1/4 tsp dried parsley, 1/8 tsp kosher salt, 1/8 tsp crushed rosemary, 1/8 tsp black pepper
- In a small skillet over medium heat, add almond slices and heat for 3-4 minutes until toasted and starting to brown slightly. Shake every minute or so. Remove from heat and set aside.2 tbsp toasted almonds
- Prepare salad by tearing romaine lettuce into a large bowl. Garnish with wonton strips, almonds, sesame seeds and cilantro.1 head romaine lettuce, 1/3 cup wonton strips, 1 tbsp sesame seeds, 2 tbsp fresh cilantro
- Remove chicken and let rest for 5 minutes. After chicken has rested, slice and serve on top of salad.
- Remove dressing from refrigerator and add to salad and enjoy!
Notes
**We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. The information in the nutrition box are calculated through a program and there is room for error. If you need an accurate count, I recommend running the ingredients through your favorite nutrition calculator.**
Nutrition
Serving: 1saladCalories: 342kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 7gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 481mgPotassium: 892mgFiber: 9gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 27294IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 185mgIron: 4mg
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