Applebee's Low Fat Asian Chicken Salad

Recreate the vibrant flavors of your favorite restaurant dish with this copycat recipe for Applebee's Low-Fat Asian Chicken Salad! This healthy and satisfying salad features tender, marinated grilled chicken breast atop a colorful mix of crisp mixed greens, shredded carrots, red cabbage, and refreshing cucumber slices. A delightful crunch comes from crispy wonton strips and toasted sesame seeds, while a zesty soy-sesame vinaigrette ties everything together with its perfect balance of savory, tangy, and slightly sweet flavors. Ready in just 30 minutes, this guilt-free meal is perfect for lunch or a light dinner, offering a restaurant-quality experience right at home. Ideal for health-conscious foodies, this salad is low in fat but big on taste, making it a go-to recipe for a fresh and flavorful meal!

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breast
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 1 teaspoon Garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoons Ginger, grated
• 4 cups Mixed greens
• 1 cup Shredded carrots
• 1 cup Red cabbage, thinly sliced
• 1 piece Cucumber, thinly sliced
• 2 stalks Green onions, chopped
• 1 cup Wonton strips
• 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds, toasted
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, garlic, and ginger to make the marinade/dressing. Reserve half of this mixture for the dressing.

Step 2

Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper, then marinate in the remaining half of the soy-sesame mixture for at least 15 minutes.

Step 3

Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken breasts for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked. Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing into thin strips.

Step 4

In a large salad bowl, combine mixed greens, shredded carrots, red cabbage, cucumber slices, and green onions.

Step 5

Top the salad with the grilled chicken strips, wonton strips, and toasted sesame seeds.

Step 6

Drizzle the reserved dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.

Step 7

Serve immediately and enjoy your light and flavorful Low-Fat Asian Chicken Salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1460.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2202.1

Total Fat 88.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 14.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.0g
Cholesterol 295.8mg	0%
Sodium 5180.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 203.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.9g	0%
Total Sugars 34.8g
Protein 136.9g	0%

Vitamin D 17.4IU	0%
Calcium 478.5mg	0%
Iron 14.3mg	0%
Potassium 2839.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 36.8%

Protein: 25.4%

Carbs: 37.8%