Chinese Chicken Salad

Create this delicious Chinese Chicken Salad easily at home. A sweet and tangy Asian vinaigrette along with romaine, almonds, sesame seeds, wonton strips and chicken combine for a delicious meal!

Copycat Panera Bread Asian Sesame Chicken Salad

This salad has it all – taste, texture, crunch, flavor, color, sweet, savory and it’s delicious. It’s the perfect make at home version of my favorite Panera Bakery salad.

For me the true mark of a good salad is the perfect combination of flavor and texture and this salad has it. 

In this salad you’ve got sesame oil, ginger, cilantro, mandarin oranges.  The salad is topped with wonton strips, almonds and sesame seeds which add crunch and texture.  

How to Make Chinese Chicken Salad

• Mix together chicken marinade.  Combine soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, garlic and garlic powder.

• Allow chicken to marinate for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator and up to 4 hours.
• Grill chicken and slice.

Chinese Chicken Salad Dressing

• Mix together dressing ingredients and blend in a blender.
• Combine spinach and lettuce, add in oranges and dressing.  Top with chicken and almonds, won ton strips and cilantro.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Salad Tips and Tricks

• Use different types of greens for variety. Romaine, spinach, arugula, sliced cabbage, or a spring mix would all work great.
• Make Ahead. Marinade and cook your chicken ahead of time and keep refrigerated after cooking. Slice before serving to keep it from drying out. Make your dressing ahead of time too. Assemble salad right before serving.
• For a delicious side salad, serve it without the grilled chicken.

Enjoy these other Asian inspired salads.

• Sesame Chicken
• Crunchy Asian Chicken Salad
• Crock Pot Sesame Chicken
• Sesame Chicken Salad
• Asian BBQ Chicken