Description
Experience a burst of flavors with the Panera Asian Sesame Chicken Salad. This vibrant dish features tender grilled chicken, crunchy mixed greens, and a savory sesame dressing that tantalizes the taste buds. Perfect for lunch or dinner, it’s a healthy option that’s as delightful to eat as it is to prepare. Impress your family and friends with this easy-to-make salad that brings comfort and excitement to any dining occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 6 cups mixed salad greens (romaine, spinach, arugula)
- 1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- Preheat grill or stovetop grill pan to medium-high heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper and grill for 6-7 minutes on each side until cooked through (165°F). Let rest.
- While chicken rests, wash and chop vegetables: slice cucumber, shred carrots, and slice bell peppers. Combine in a large salad bowl with mixed greens.
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, Dijon mustard, honey, and sesame seeds until well combined.
- Slice the grilled chicken into bite-sized pieces and add to the vegetable mixture.
- Drizzle half of the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately with remaining dressing on the side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: For added flavor, marinate chicken in soy sauce and sesame oil for an hour before grilling. Consider topping with toasted almonds or crispy wonton strips for extra crunch. To make this dish vegetarian, substitute chicken with tofu.