Asian Sesame Chicken Salad

Name: Asian Sesame Chicken Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 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))

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:5min

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!

Updated at: Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:34:34 GMT