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ASIAN SESAME CHICKEN SALAD



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A copycat recipe for Panera's Asian Sesame Chicken Salad. Crispy, fresh romaine, sliced almonds, sesame seeds, tender sliced grilled chicken, and wonton strips - all topped with a sweet and tangy Asian sesame vinaigrette. So much goodness all packed into ONE salad!

Provided by Marzia

Categories     Salad

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 14

½ cup rice vinegar
¼ cup sugar
2 whole cloves garlic, smashed
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
¼ cup canola oil (or avocado oil)
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
6-7 cups shredded romaine (or baby spinach/mixed shredded cabbage etc.)
1 large carrot, shredded
1 (15 oz.) can mandarin oranges, drained
1 cup prepared wonton strips
⅓ cup sliced almonds
½ cup cilantro leaves
12 ounces grilled chicken, diced (or shredded rotisserie)

Steps:

  • DRESSING: Add rice vinegar in a small saucepan over medium heat and allow it to just come to a gentle boil. Add sugar and garlic cloves and let sugar dissolve; about 1 minute. Remove from stove, discard garlic cloves. Place the rice vinegar in a mason jar, add sesame oil, canola oil, soy sauce, and sesame seeds. Allow the dressing to come to room temperature; about 10-15 minutes. Place lid on the jar and shake until the dressing mixes together. If dressing separates, shake again to combine.
  • ASSEMBLE THE SALAD: In a large bowl, combine the ingredients for the salad, except the wonton strips. Ttop with the sesame vinaigrette and toss to combine. Top with wonton strips and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 560 calories, Carbohydrate 35 grams carbohydrates, Fat 31 grams fat, Protein 36 grams protein

ASIAN SESAME CHICKEN SALAD



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When my friends and I meet for Sunday get-togethers, this is the one dish they always ask me to make. I don't mind since it travels well, is super easy to make, and absolutely delicious. -Stacy Reed, Gresham, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 cups torn romaine (about 1 small bunch)
2 cups shredded cooked chicken
1 can (15 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1 large cucumber, peeled and finely chopped
1/2 cup chopped salted peanuts
1/2 cup shredded carrots
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
1 green onion, thinly sliced
1 cup wonton strips
3/4 cup Asian toasted sesame salad dressing, divided

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first nine ingredients. Just before serving, add wonton strips and drizzle with 1/4 cup dressing; toss to combine. Serve with remaining dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 345 calories, Fat 18g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 519mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

SESAME-CROUTON ASIAN CHICKEN SALAD



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This is one of the recipes from Bake-Off® Contest 44, 2010 - Katie Long, Summerfield, NC. Recipe calls for turning crunchy sesame croutons to toss with an easy and flavorful chicken salad. Tweaked it - it needed a little kick - we added red pepper flakes.:)

Provided by Manami

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup sesame seeds
1/4 cup softened butter
1/2 cup soy sauce, room temperature
2 teaspoons freshly grated gingerroot
1 (11 ounce) can refrigerated original breadsticks (12 breadsticks)
2 1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken
2 1/2 cups broccoli, slaw or 2 1/2 cups shredded broccoli
1 cup chopped cucumber
3/4 cup julienne carrot (from 10-oz bag)
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
1/4 cup cashew halves, and pieces coarsely chopped
1/2 cup olive oil
1/3 cup cider vinegar
1/2-1 teaspoon sesame oil
3 tablespoons sugar

Steps:

  • In 10-inch skillet, cook sesame seeds over medium-high heat 3 to 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until lightly toasted; remove from skillet to plate to cool.
  • Heat oven to 375°F
  • In small bowl, beat butter, 1 tablespoon of the soy sauce, 1 teaspoon of the gingerroot and 2 tablespoons of the sesame seed with electric mixer on low speed until blended.
  • Carefully unroll dough into 2 rectangles.
  • On each of 2 ungreased cookie sheets with sides, place 1 rectangle; press into 8x6-inch rectangle.
  • Spread with butter mixture.
  • Using pizza cutter, cut each rectangle lengthwise into 6 breadsticks, then cut each breadstick crosswise into 8 pieces.
  • Bake 8 to 12 minutes, rotating cookie sheets halfway through baking, until crisp.
  • Remove from cookie sheet to cooling rack; cool.
  • Meanwhile, in large bowl, toss chicken, broccoli slaw, cucumber, carrots, cilantro, onion, cashews & red pepper flakes.
  • In container with tight-fitting lid, shake olive oil, vinegar, sesame oil, sugar and remaining soy sauce, gingerroot and sesame seed until well blended.
  • Just before serving, pour dressing over chicken mixture; toss to coat.
  • Add croutons; stir lightly & serve!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 533.5, Fat 32.8, SaturatedFat 7.9, Cholesterol 48.1, Sodium 1383.8, Carbohydrate 40.2, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 7.2, Protein 20.9

ASIAN SESAME CHICKEN SALAD



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/3 cup peanut oil
2/3 cups sesame seeds
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, 5 to 6 ounces each, pounded evenly to about half their original thickness
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 small head Chinese cabbage
1 (2-inch) piece fresh ginger
2 tablespoons fish sauce or soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
1 lime
2 (8-ounce) cans sliced water chestnuts
6 scallions
1 medium red bell pepper
10 sprigs cilantro

Steps:

  • Put the peanut oil in a heavy skillet large enough to hold all the chicken in 1 layer without crowding. Put the skillet over medium-low heat. Spread the sesame seeds on a pie plate or waxed paper. Season the breasts with salt and pepper and press into the sesame seeds to coat both sides evenly. Put in the skillet, raise the heat to medium-high, and cook for 5 minutes on each side, gently turning the breasts with a spatula, until the meat is firm and no pink shows in the middle. Reduce the heat if needed to prevent burning.
  • Meanwhile, trim the bottom 1/2-inch from the cabbage and remove any damaged or withered parts from the tops of the leaves. Cut crosswise into strips no more than 1/2-inch wide. Put into a salad spinner, fill with water, drain and spin the greens dry. Remove any excess moisture with paper towels.
  • Peel and halve the ginger. Drop down the chute of a food processor with the motor running and puree. Stop the motor and scrape down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula. Add the fish sauce, vinegar, and sesame oil. Juice the lime and add the juice to the ginger mixture. Process until the dressing is combined. Add salt to taste.
  • Open the can of water chestnuts and drain. Trim the scallions and cut the white and green parts crosswise into thin slices. Cut the top from the bell pepper. Stand it upright and cut down inside the four walls, separating them from the center core and seeds. Then cut the walls into thin strips. Coarsely chop the leaves from the cilantro sprigs.
  • Put the cabbage in a large mixing bowl. Add the water chestnuts, scallions, bell pepper, cilantro, and dressing. Toss well. Cut the cooked chicken into strips no more than 1/2-inch wide. Add to the salad and toss.

SESAME CHICKEN SALAD



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Flavorful and so delicious, this sesame chicken salad will wow you!

Provided by MommyBennett

Categories     BBQ & Grilling     Chicken     Salads

Time 8h30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 (4 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
¼ cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
½ teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon white sugar
½ teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1 medium head napa cabbage, thinly sliced
¼ medium head green cabbage, thinly sliced
1 medium carrot, shredded
½ cup crispy fried rice noodles

Steps:

  • Place chicken in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Whisk soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger for marinade together in a small bowl; pour over chicken and toss to evenly coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator, 8 hours to overnight.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Combine mayonnaise, sesame oil, sugar, and ginger for dressing in a small bowl. Cover and refrigerate while you cook the chicken.
  • Remove chicken from the marinade and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade.
  • Cook chicken on the preheated grill until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove from the grill and chop when cool enough to handle.
  • While the chicken is cooking, place sesame seeds in a dry pan over medium-high heat. Shake the pan like you are making popcorn and toast until seeds give off a lovely toasted smell, 3 to 5 minutes. Quickly remove from the heat and transfer to a bowl to cool; if you leave them in the pan they will continue to cook and burn.
  • Place napa cabbage, green cabbage, and carrot in a large bowl with chicken and toasted sesame seeds. Toss together, then mix in the dressing. Divide salad onto plates and top with crispy fried noodles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 687.9 calories, Carbohydrate 30.5 g, Cholesterol 85.5 mg, Fat 51.5 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 29.4 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 1316.8 mg, Sugar 16.6 g

SPECIAL SESAME CHICKEN SALAD



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With its delicious mix of crunchy peanuts, tangy dried cranberries and mandarin oranges, this colorful Asian chicken salad is a definite crowd-pleaser. Water chestnuts and a teriyaki dressing give this main dish its Asian flare. -Carolee Ewell, Santaquin, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 22 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 package (16 ounces) bow tie pasta
1 cup canola oil
2/3 cup white wine vinegar
2/3 cup teriyaki sauce
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 cans (11 ounces each) mandarin oranges, drained
2 cans (8 ounces each) sliced water chestnuts, drained
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1-1/3 cups honey-roasted peanuts
1 package (9 ounces) fresh spinach, torn
1 package (5 ounces) dried cranberries
6 green onions, chopped
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
1/4 cup sesame seeds, toasted

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and place in a very large bowl. , In a small bowl, combine the oil, vinegar, teriyaki sauce, sugar and pepper. Pour over pasta and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours. , Just before serving, add the remaining ingredients; gently toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 302 calories, Fat 16g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 358mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

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