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applebees grilled chicken oriental salad

Applebee's Oriental Grilled Chicken Salad Recipe

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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 38 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce (for marinade)
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil (for marinade)
  • 1 tbsp honey (for marinade)
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 6 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
  • 1 cup red cabbage, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 3 green onions, sliced
  • 1/2 cup crispy wonton strips
  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
  • 1 can (11 oz) mandarin oranges, drained
  • 3 tbsp rice wine vinegar (for dressing)
  • 2 tbsp honey (for dressing)
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce (for dressing)
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil (for dressing)
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil (for dressing)
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Method
 

  1. Whisk together the marinade (soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, ginger, garlic), add the chicken breasts, and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes.
  2. Whisk all dressing ingredients together in a small bowl or jar until smooth, about 30 seconds. Taste and adjust.
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a grill pan or skillet over medium-high. Cook marinated chicken 6 to 7 minutes on the first side, flip, and cook 5 to 6 more minutes until it reaches 165°F (74°C). Rest for 5 minutes, then slice.
  4. Toss romaine, red cabbage, carrots, and green onions in a large bowl with half the dressing until lightly coated.
  5. Divide the dressed salad among 4 plates, top with sliced chicken, mandarin oranges, wonton strips, and toasted almonds, then drizzle with remaining dressing.

Notes

You can make the dressing up to 5 days ahead and keep it in a sealed jar in the fridge. If you're serving this in stages rather than all at once, hold back the wonton strips and add them right before eating so they stay crisp. The marinade time is flexible: 20 minutes is the minimum, but if you can give it an hour, the chicken will have noticeably more flavor going into the pan.