Panera Bread Asian Sesame Chicken Salad Copycat
Recreate the vibrant flavors of Panera Bread at home with this irresistible Asian Sesame Chicken Salad Copycat recipe! Packed with crisp romaine lettuce, tender baby spinach, and fragrant cilantro, this salad delivers a fresh, crunchy base that’s topped with juicy grilled chicken seasoned to perfection. Toasted sliced almonds, golden sesame seeds, and crunchy wonton strips add texture, while a drizzle of tangy-sweet Asian sesame dressing ties everything together. Ready in just 30 minutes, this healthier homemade alternative is perfect for lunch or a light dinner. It’s a delicious blend of flavors and textures that’ll make your taste buds sing!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Chicken breast
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 4 cups Romaine lettuce
- 2 cups Baby spinach
- 0.5 cup Cilantro leaves
- 0.25 cup Sliced almonds
- 2 tablespoons Sesame seeds
- 0.5 cup Wonton strips
- 0.5 cup Asian sesame dressing
Instructions
Preheat a grill pan or skillet over medium heat.
Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness and season both sides with salt and black pepper.
Brush the chicken breasts with olive oil and grill them for 5-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked. Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing into thin strips.
While the chicken is cooking, wash and dry the romaine lettuce, baby spinach, and cilantro leaves. Chop the romaine into bite-sized pieces.
In a dry skillet over low heat, toast the sliced almonds and sesame seeds until golden and fragrant, about 2-3 minutes. Set aside to cool.
In a large salad bowl, combine the romaine lettuce, baby spinach, and cilantro leaves.
Top the greens with the sliced chicken, toasted almonds, sesame seeds, and wonton strips.
Drizzle the Asian sesame dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine.
Divide the salad into four individual bowls or plates and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
430 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 25.1 g | 32% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.0 g | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 74 mg | 25% | |
| Sodium | 994 mg | 43% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 19.3 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.3 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.6 g | ||
| Protein | 32.6 g | 65% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 89 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 2.7 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 423 mg | 9% | |
*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.
