Crunchy Asian Chicken Salad

Name: Crunchy Asian Chicken Salad
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 4 frozen breaded chicken tenders (about 8 ounces); 1/3 cup mayonnaise; 3 tablespoons honey; 2 tablespoons rice vinegar; 1-1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil; 1 package (10 ounces) hearts of romaine salad mix; 1 package (14 ounces) coleslaw mix; 1/4 cup crispy chow mein noodles; 1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted

I love their crunchy, citrusy salad so much that once I made my husband drive an hour to the nearest Applebee's restaurant just so I could eat it! It was time to come up with my own version. I'm completely happy with the results—and my husband is, too! Find more of my recipes at my blog, mandysrecipeboxblog.com. —Mandy Bird, Holbrook, Idaho

Ingredients

4 frozen breaded chicken tenders (about 8 ounces)
1/3 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon sesame oil
1 package (10 ounces) hearts of romaine salad mix
1 package (14 ounces) coleslaw mix
1/4 cup crispy chow mein noodles
1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Directions

Cook chicken tenders according to package directions. Meanwhile, whisk together mayonnaise, honey, vinegar, mustard and sesame oil.
To serve, place romaine and coleslaw mixes in a large bowl; toss with dressing. Divide among four plates. Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces; place over salads. Sprinkle with noodles and almonds.

Editor's Note

To toast nuts, bake in a shallow pan in a 350° oven for 5-10 minutes or cook in a skillet over low heat until lightly browned, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 419 calories, 25g fat (3g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 602mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 7g fiber), 12g protein.

Originally published as Copycat Applebee's Oriental Chicken Salad Recipe in Simple & Delicious April/May 2017

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ms11145

Sep 29, 2018

Both husband and daughter loved this. I did add some chopped onion for taste. Will definitely be making this again and again.
hendia1

Jul 27, 2017

This salad was absolutely delicious. I am a big fan of the one at Applebee's so I decided to make this one and it is just like the one at Applebee's. I served it to my husband who is not the biggest fan of salads and he loved it and said I should serve it to company. Now that's a testimony!