ORIENTAL CHICKEN SALAD WITH HONEY-SESAME DRESSING

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This is my version of Applebee's Oriental Chicken Salad....Wonderful flavors of sweet sesame and honey. This one will be a family favorite for sure!

Provided by AZ Food Critic

Categories     Asian

Time 26m

Yield 8 cups, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 -3 boneless chicken breasts
2 large eggs, slightly beaten
4 tablespoons milk
1 1/2 cups corn flakes, crushed
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 cup oil (for frying)
3/4 cup honey
1/3 cup white vinegar
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
6 -8 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
1 large carrot, shredded
4 scallions, chopped (green onions)
1 cup red cabbage, chopped
1/2 cup sliced almonds
1 cup chow mein noodles

Steps:

  • Cut chicken breasts into thin cubes or strips, set aside.
  • In a pie plate or shallow dish, beat eggs with 4 tablespoons milk. In another pie plate or shallow dish, add crushed corn flake crumbs, flour, salt, pepper and garlic powder, mix until well blended. Set aside.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together honey, vinegar, mayonnaise, mustard and sesame oil. Chill for 20-30 minutes. (Unused dressing will keep in refrigerator for up to 30 days).
  • In a large size skillet, add 1/4 cup oil on medium heat, when oil is hot, dip chicken into egg mixture and then in crumb mixture, place chicken in hot oil and fry to a golden brown on all sides, about 2-3 minutes per side. Drain chicken pieces on a plate lined with paper towels, to drain. Keep warm.
  • In a large size mixing or salad bowl, add romaine lettuce, shredded carrot, scallions, cabbage, almonds and chow mein noodles, toss salad to incorporate salad mixture, pour in salad dressing over top and continue to toss until well coated with dressing. Serve salad in individual salad plates and top with an even amount of crispy chicken per plate.
  • Makes 4 servings.

LIL MISS
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I'm not a huge fan of chicken salad, but this recipe changed my mind. The dressing is amazing and the chicken is so tender.


Sakib Se
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.


Narayan Neupane
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.


ynw melly
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the sweet and tangy dressing.


Sandesh Bhusal
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I'm not a big fan of honey sesame dressing, but I loved the dressing on this salad. It was the perfect balance of sweet and tangy.


Ira Wigley
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This salad is a great make-ahead meal. I often make it on the weekend and then eat it for lunch throughout the week.


Suleman butt
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I love this salad because it's so versatile. I can add or remove ingredients depending on what I have on hand.


kajirkanda Tv
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This is the best chicken salad I've ever had. The dressing is so flavorful and the chicken is so tender.


Hiwo Cabdiraxiin
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. My family loves the sweet and tangy dressing.


Anita Chhetri
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I also like to add some chopped hard-boiled eggs for extra protein.


Jill Brueggemann
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I'm not a huge fan of chicken salad, but this recipe changed my mind. The dressing is amazing and the chicken is so tender.


James Burgato
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.


Ayman Sami
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the dressing was the perfect balance of sweet and tangy.


Yossef Mohamed
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This Oriental Chicken Salad with Honey Sesame Dressing is a keeper! The flavors are amazing and the dressing is so good, I could drink it. I will definitely be making this again and again.